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Self-drive: 7D6N Northern Splendour

Auckland – Waitomo – Hobbiton – Rotorua – Napier – Wellington

From NZD 1,901 per person

HIGHLIGHTS Embrace awesome earth forces, geothermal hot spots, a forest cloaked interior, Art Deco architecture and beautiful valleys with our New Zealand North Island Vacation Package.
Enjoy a variety of scenery on this extensive North Island itinerary.  Combine it with your preferred South Island tour for a complete New Zealand experience.
SALES VALIDITY Up to 31 March 2027
INCLUDE 6 Day Rental Car Hire
6 Nights Accommodation
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Hobbiton Movie Set
Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
Art Deco Guided Tour
Private Touring & Independent Coach Tours can be arranged upon request
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
 Hobbiton Movie Set Tour – Hamilton, Waitomo & Waikato
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour – Hamilton, Waitomo & Waikato
Waimangu Geothermal Valley – Rotorua
Treewalk Nightlights – Rotorua
Art Deco Morning Walk-Napier & Hawkes Bay

ITINERARY

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Arrive Auckland

Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self drive 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

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Day 2 - Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua

Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue on to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else.  Overnight: Rotorua

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour

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Day 3 - Rotorua

Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends.  Today you’ll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest. Overnight: Rotorua

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

  • Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
  • Redwoods Nightlights

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Day 4 - Rotorua - Napier

There’s a bit of everything on today’s drive past Great Lake Taupo to Napier.    Your scenic journey includes volcanic geography, fresh forest plantations, rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas.  Overnight: Napier

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Day 5 - Napier

Following an earthquake in 1931, a rebuild saw Napier completely redesigned in the style of the times.  Buildings were constructed in the Art Deco style with Maori motifs to give the city a unique New Zealand character.  Today, the delightful seaside city of Napier has the extra-ordinary feeling of a time capsule with its seamless line of some of the world’s finest 1930’s architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Napier’s unique history and architecture. Overnight: Napier

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

  • Art Deco Morning Walk

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Day 6 - Napier - Wellington

Today’s travel south may be via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge or through the beautiful Tuki Tuki Valley and Wairarapa Wine region to reach Wellington.

Set between a sparking harbour and rolling green hills the compact city of Wellington is best explored on foot. Great shopping, arts culture, cafes and restaurants are all within minutes of the city’s untouched nature spots. Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum, offers FREE admission, but you might consider including a guided tour for greater insight into New Zealand’s rich history and culture.

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Day 7 - Depart Wellington

Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Wellington Airport.

Please Note
(i) Rental Car “Days” are based on a 24 hour hire.
Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights’ stay in that location.

HOTEL

CITIES HOTEL
Standard Superior First Class
Auckland • Auckland City Hotel
• Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
• Edit Auckland Central
• Oaks Auckland Hotel		 • Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland, Britomart
• Crowne Plaza Auckland Hotel
• Holiday Inn Express Auckland City
• Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
• Hotel Indigo Auckland
• Rydges Auckland Hotel
• SKYCITY Hotel Auckland
• Voco Auckland City Centre		 • Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland, Britomart,
• Fable Auckland
• The Grand by SkyCity
• Grand Millenium Hotel Auckland
• Horizon by SkyCity
• MSocial Hotel Auckland
• QT Auckland
• Sudima Auckland City
Rotorua • Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
• Ibis Rotorua Hotel
• Jet Park Hotel Rotorua		 • Distinction Rotorua Hotel
• Sudima Lake Rotorua		 • Millennium Hotel Rotorua
• Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel
• Pullman Rotorua Hotel
• Rydges Rotorua
Napier • Quality Inn Napier
• Scenic Hotel Te Pania		 • Scenic Hotel Te Pania
• Swiss-Belhotel Napier
• The Crown Hotel		 • Porters Boutique Hotel

 

Self Drive: Compact SUV (CFAR/CFAV) 💺 5 seats / 🧳 1 Suitcase / 🎒 2 Soft bags
All prices are per person, in New Zealand dollars

1 October 2026 – 30 April 2027

Pax Standard Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 3,435 – –
2 2,890 1,901 –
3 2,708 1,719 1,546
*Breakfast 228

 

Pax Superior Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 3,733 – –
2 3,188 2,050 –
3 3,007 1,869 1,634
*Breakfast 234

 

Pax First Class Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 4,143 – –
2 3,598 2,255 –
3 3,417 2,074 1,807
*Breakfast 240

 

Self Drive: Intermediate SUV (IFAR) 💺 5 seats / 🧳 2 Suitcase / 🎒 2 Soft bags
All prices are per person, in New Zealand dollars

1 October 2026 – 30 April 2027

Pax Standard Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 3,616 – –
2 2,981 1,992 –
3 2,769 1,780 1,606
4 2,663 1,674 1,500
*Breakfast 228

 

Pax Superior Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 3,915 – –
2 3,279 2,141 –
3 3,067 1,929 1,694
4 2,961 1,823 1,588
*Breakfast 234

 

Pax First Class Hotels
from NZD
Single Twin Triple
1 4,325 – –
2 3,689 2,346 –
3 3,477 2,134 1,867
4 3,371 2,028 1,762
*Breakfast 240

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Sales period: up to 31 March 2027
  • Subject to availability.
  • Price displayed based on per person, in NZD, on twin sharing basis, land arrangement only.
  • Price displayed are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Single supplements apply.
  • Program and inclusions as listed. Optional tours expense not included.
  • In the event hotel is unavailable, hotel of similar class will be booked.
  • International or domestic airfares are not included in any tour costs. The cost of gratuities, insurance, optional sightseeing, excess baggage charges, laundry, drinks, airport taxes, meals (except where indicated) and items of a personal nature are also not included.
  • For self-drive tours, self-drive rental vehicle touring is calculated on a 24 hour ‘per day’ hire period.  Early flight arrival and/or late departure times may necessitate an additional hire day.
  • International Driving Licences and Permits

You can legally drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months if you have either a current driver’s licence from your home country or an International Driving Permit that is issued in English. If your licence is not in English, you must carry an authorised English translation with you.

Visit these websites for more information on driving in New Zealand:

https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/important-road-rules/

https://www.drivesafe.org.nz/

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