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Explore the North Island’s history, culture and beautiful scenery on display. Visit Auckland, dubbed the "City of Sails", the sub-tropical region of the Bay of Islands, Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour and Lunch, the geothermal wonder of Rotorua including a traditional Māori Hangi and Concert, the art deco city of Napier, and the capital, Wellington.
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring
The Signature coach is beautifully crafted and designed for touring NZ with delivering excellence in mind. Travel in the Premium Economy Comfort of a full-size coach, touring with a mid-size group of up to 32 travellers. Stay in stylish 4-star accommodation and tour with an experienced Tour Leader, ensuring you a memorable Kiwi experience.
Inclusions
Kauri Museum
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour and Lunch
Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge Ride
Agrodome
Thermal mud pools and geysers
Te Puia traditional Māori Hāngi and Concert
Hawke's Bay Express
Te Papa, NZ's National Museum
Auckland City Sights Tour
Napier City Sights Tour
Wellington City Sights Tour
Coach Features
32 Premium Economy Comfort seats on a full-size coach
2 door access; seat back tray table; cup holder
Restroom; daily onboard Wi-Fi allowance
Experience
Return airfares from Adelaide*
Personalised Meet and Greet on arrival
Return airport transfers in New Zealand
Professional Coach Captain
Experienced Tour Leader
8 nights 4-star accommodation
2 two-night stays
Hotel porterage
1 cruise
All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
Extensive Optional Activities
Signature Documentation Pack
*Flights available from other Australian capital cities
Meals
8 cooked breakfasts
6 sumptuous dinners including complimentary pre-dinner drink at the Welcome Dinner and 2 specialty dinners: Māori Hāngi and Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner including pre-dinner drink, Wellington
1 lunch: Hobbiton, Shire’s buffet
Enjoy GPT Hotel Wine Time (discounted drinks)
Pre- and post-accommodation options available, enquire within for more information!
Itineraries
Day 1 – Arrive Auckland (D) On arrival in Auckland, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink as you meet your Tour Leader and fellow travellers, followed by a welcome dinner. Stay: Grand Millennium Auckland
Day 2 – Auckland → Bay of Islands (B,D) Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe for a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Continue via Whangarei to Paihia in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where the Treaty between Māori chiefs and the British Crown was signed in 1840. Stay: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights)
Day 3 – Bay of Islands | Free Day (B) Enjoy a free day to explore the Bay of Islands. Optional experiences include a Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach or a scenic flight. This evening is also free, with the option to join a relaxing dinner cruise. Stay: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Day 4 – Bay of Islands → Auckland (B) Cruise through the stunning Bay of Islands to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse overlooks Piercy Island, also known as the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Watch for dolphins and marine life before returning to Paihia and travelling south via Whangarei to Auckland. The evening is free to explore the restaurants near your hotel. Stay: Grand Millennium Auckland
Day 5 – Auckland → Rotorua (B,L,D) Enjoy a city sights tour of Auckland before travelling through picturesque countryside to Hobbiton. Enjoy a buffet lunch before a guided tour of the famous film set, including Hobbit Holes, the Mill and the Green Dragon Inn. You will also step inside an authentic Hobbit Hole for a fully immersive experience. Stay: Pullman Rotorua (2 nights)
Day 6 – Rotorua (B,SD) Begin the day with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua, offering spectacular views. Enjoy time for a thrilling luge ride before visiting Agrodome for an entertaining and educational farming experience. Later, visit Te Puia to see boiling mud pools and powerful geysers. This evening enjoy a traditional Hāngi feast followed by a Māori cultural performance featuring the poi dance and haka. Stay: Pullman Rotorua
Day 7 – Rotorua → Napier (B,D) Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo before continuing to Napier, known as the Art Deco Capital of the World. Board the Hawke’s Bay Express for a guided tour and learn about the city’s fascinating history. Enjoy free time to explore Napier this afternoon. Stay: Scenic Hotel Te Pania
Day 8 – Napier → Wellington (B,SD) Travel south to Wellington, New Zealand’s vibrant capital. Enjoy a city tour before visiting Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand, to explore the powerful Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition. This evening gather with your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner and pre-dinner drink. Stay: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Day 9 – Depart Wellington (B) After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking home wonderful memories of your New Zealand holiday.
Itinerary is subject to change.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
