New Zealand North Island Discovery
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Highlights
- Get off the beaten track and explore the lesser visited East of the North Island
- Experience immersive Maori culture by spending a night in a Marae - a traditional house with Hangi dinner
- Feel like you are in another world by taking a journey on the 'Forgotten World' rail, a disused Heritage Railway line now travelled either in pedal power or electric custom built buggies.
- Stay in 3.5 - 4* hotels and unique accommodation
- See the light installation amongst the Redwoods
- Visit the Waitomo caves and see the glow worms
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Kia ora! Welcome to New Zealand. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6.00 PM on Day 1. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to ...
Begin your adventure in Rotorua, the cultural capital of New Zealand, sitting just a short drive away from Auckland. After a lunchtime arrival, take some time to explore the area. The natural hiss and roar of the exploding geysers, the hypnotic bubble of the mud pools...
Spend the morning experiencing more of the exciting activities that Rotorua has to offer at your own pace – this geothermal wonderland has plenty of hot pools, spas or volcanic landscapes to uncover if you’re feeling adventurous. After lunch, head completely off the...
Say goodbye to the local community, then head towards Gisborne for an action-packed day. Start off at Whakatane for an optional scenic trip to White Island, known in Maori as Te Puia o Whakaari – ‘the dramatic volcano’. After arriving at sunny Gisborne, take in some o...
Travel inland to Taupo, home to Australasia’s largest freshwater filled crater lake. As you enter this gateway to the dual heritage status Tongariro National Park, listen out for the booming welcome song of the nearby waterfalls. Combine adventure, adrenaline and Maor...
Travel to the wild west of Aotearoa for a day of land and water exploration, encountering 10 tunnels and 20 bridges in the process. Course along rail lines to discover the emerald greens of the serene countryside, pressing through 40 kilometres of track as you roll on...
Before returning to Auckland, make an optional stop at Waitomo to explore its world-class cave systems. This must-see destination has gained a reputation due to the thousands of glow-worms lighting up the rocky walls in a glorious display of bioluminescence – the blue...
This trip comes to a close in the morning. There's a plethora of things to do in Auckland – your guide can fill you in on all the details if you'd like to plan further time here. Check out Urban Adventure's Electric bike ride in Auckland. Please speak to your travel provider for additional nights accommodation.
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