Signature North Island Tour with Australia

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Guests:

2 adults
Duration:

12 days
Board:

Various Meals
Departing:

Regional airports
Offer Date:

May 2026

From

£4,457pp

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VISTA

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Why Book?

Witness an entertaining Māori cultural performance which features the graceful poi dance and ferocious haka
Spend time at the iconic Hobbiton™ Movie Set where you can now venture beyond the door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior for a fully immersive experience
Tailor your holiday: contact us for more departure dates and flights from your local airport

This tour includes:

Return flights
8 nights hotel accommodation on tour
3 nights hotel accommodation in Sydney
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 6 dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at welcome dinner and 2 specialty dinners
Transportation throughout
Services of a professional coach captain and experienced tour leader

About this tour

Start your journey in Auckland before heading north to the stunning Bay of Islands for a scenic cruise to the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. Return to Auckland and explore the city before travelling to Rotorua for geothermal wonders, a gondola ride, and a traditional Hāngi feast. Continue to Napier, the Art Deco capital, then on to Wellington for a taste of New Zealand’s vibrant culture. Fly to Sydney to round off your adventure with iconic sights like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, plus time to relax on Bondi Beach.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Auckland

Travel to Auckland and on arrival, you will be met by your tour representative and transferred to your hotel.
Days 2-3: Auckland - Bay of Islands

Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe for a visit to the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. The next day is free to spend at your leisure.
Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland

This morning, cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over Piercy Island, or as it is popularly known, the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Return to Paihia and travel south via Whangarei to Auckland.
Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua

This morning, enjoy a city sights tour before departing Auckland. Journey through the picturesque countryside to Hobbiton for a buffet lunch. A guided tour of the 12-acre set will take you past whimsical Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the Green Dragon Inn.
Day 6: Rotorua

Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where spectacular views are on offer. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening enjoy a Hāngi feast, prepared in the traditional way, over hot coals and buried in the ground.
Day 7: Rotorua - Napier

Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier, known as ‘The Art Deco Capital’, where the most comprehensive collection of art deco buildings in the world can be found.
Day 8: Napier - Wellington

This morning, travel south to Wellington. Enjoy a city tour of New Zealand’s capital, showcasing its rich history and vibrant culture.
Day 9: Wellington - Sydney

Today your tour ends, but not your holiday. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney, Australia.
Days 10-11: Sydney

Spend time at leisure exploring Sydney. Perhaps head to Sydney Harbour for spectacular views of the Bridge and Sydney Opera House, or travel to Bondi or Manly Beach for some rest and relaxation.
Day 12: Sydney - UK

Transfer to the airport for your flight home to the UK.

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With hundreds of tours, each catering to different types of safari experiences, our first tip is to do your research and read the itineraries carefully

Signature North Island Tour with Australia

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VISTA

Why Book?

This tour includes:

About this tour

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: UK - Auckland

Days 2-3: Auckland - Bay of Islands

Day 4: Bay of Islands - Auckland

Day 5: Auckland - Rotorua

Day 6: Rotorua

Day 7: Rotorua - Napier

Day 8: Napier - Wellington

Day 9: Wellington - Sydney

Days 10-11: Sydney

Day 12: Sydney - UK

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