5 Day North Island New Zealand Itinerary: This is the perfect tour for those wanting to experience the unique geothermal nature New Zealand is famous for.
Thermal Discovery Seat In Coach Tour has been pre-planned and for ease and peace of mind, we have pre-booked all your accommodation and sightseeing needs to allow a truly memorable experience. Explore one of New Zealand’s most spectacular geothermal wonderlands with our coach tour.
Our personalized tours will take you through stunning native bush, where you’ll witness bubbling mud pools and dramatic geysers. Experience the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute at Te Puia and get up close with New Zealand’s national treasure, the native Kiwi bird, at the state-of-the-art Kiwi Conservation Centre.
AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA – HOBBITON – AUCKLAND
On arrival, you will be met and privately transferred to your accommodation. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here. Overnight: Auckland
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Auckland Sky Tower
Auckland Harbour Sailing
Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
Depart Auckland on a fully guided journey through the stunning Waikato countryside to Waitomo Caves. Here your guide will lead you on an exploration of the ancient Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with its many different cave formations including stalactites, stalagmites and lime columns, before descending even further underground for a cruise on the grotto river with thousands of glowworms glittering above your head. Your journey then continues on to the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Polynesian Spa Deluxe Lake Spa
Today’s tour visits the highlights of Rotorua starting with a visit to Rotorua Lakefront and Sulphur Point before a stroll through the beautiful Government Gardens. Wander through geothermal Kuirau Park, to view the bubbling mud pools and have a foot soak in the heated foot pools. Take a walk through the Redwood Forest at your leisure before being returned to your accommodation. Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Rotorua Highlights Tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Te Ra/Te Po Combo (Guided + Evening Experience)
Leave Rotorua on a guided tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set, a working farm that was transformed into The Shire from Middle-earth for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. On arrival, your specialist guide will escort you around the set pointing out intricate detailing, highlighting the most famous locations and explaining how the movie was made. Finish with a visit to the Green Dragon Inn for a beverage and a sumptuous lunch at the Party Marquee before heading on to Auckland. Overnight: Auckland
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Weta Workshop Unleashed Tour
Depart Auckland
Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer to Auckland airport.
Our Package Touring offers the following:
Daily departures
No minimum number of passengers
Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
A choice of accommodation options
All tours can be added to
All packages can be taken in reverse (except ‘Stunning New Zealand’)
Standard Accommodation Options
Standard is equivalent to a good 3-star tourist hotel.These hotels represent excellent value for money and usually have a licensed restaurant and bar on the premises.
Superior Accommodation Options
Superior describes hotels in the 3 1/2 to 4-star category. More often than not, these will be centrally located and offering a wide range of services and facilities.
First Class Accommodation Options
First Class are central city or resort location hotels at the top end of the scale rating 4 to 4 1/2 stars. All hotels at this level have excellent facilities, bars and restaurants etc, full services, and many feature swimming pool, spa baths, and fully equipped gymnasium for the enjoyment of guests.