• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 3 Dinner (D)

• Deluxe coach travel
• 3-star stays
• Selected hotel dinners

• Rotorua: Guided tour and Glowworm cruise at Waitomo Caves & Indigenous experience at Te Puia
• Bay of Islands: Guided tour and cultural performance at Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Cruise the underground river through Waitomo’s famed caverns, drifting in silence beneath a living sky of lights. Enter the glowworm grotto where thousands of Arachnocampa luminosa shimmer like constellations as your guide glides the boat through the darkness.

Marvel at cathedral-like chambers and delicate stalactites carved by water over millennia. This serene encounter reveals an ancient karst world in an ethereal palette of shadow and bioluminescence.

Take in the “City of Sails” from the Auckland Domain lookout beside the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Capture the City of Sails skyline set against the Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf, with yachts flecking the water and parks softening the cityscape.

Your succinct orientation links the museum’s neoclassical presence with surrounding volcanic heritage, from Rangitoto’s perfect cone to inner-city Maungawhau/Mt Eden. It’s a refined overview before deeper urban exploration.

Explore the Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a knowledgeable guide at the birthplace of the nation. Stand where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed in 1840 and gain perspective on its enduring significance for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Step inside the carved meeting house and admire the world’s largest ceremonial war canoe before a dynamic cultural performance brings waiata, haka and history to life. Sweeping bay views amplify the site’s mana and living narratives.

Unwind at Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, a contemporary wellness sanctuary on Rotorua’s lakefront. Move between geothermal pools and steam rooms, cold plunges and quiet relaxation spaces inspired by Ngati Whakaue healing traditions.

Mineral-rich waters and restorative design encourage deep rest after days on the road. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, ideal for easing travel-weary muscles in a place shaped by nature and culture.

Step into Middle-earth on the Hobbiton Movie Set amid the rolling Waikato pastures near Matamata. Stroll among storybook hobbit holes, gardens and the Mill while guides share filming insights and set secrets.

Conclude with a convivial drink at the Green Dragon Inn, where rustic beams and glowing hearths complete the illusion. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, blending cinematic lore with timeless countryside charm.

Travel to the sacred headland of Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua, where spirits are said to depart for Hawaiki. From the lighthouse, witness the meeting of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean in swirling bands of colour.

Journey along Ninety Mile Beach and try sandboarding on the Te Paki dunes as vast coastal panoramas unfold. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, uniting spiritual resonance with raw Northland scenery.

Cruise the Bay of Islands to the dramatic Hole in the Rock (Motukokako) off Cape Brett. Skim through island-studded channels, scanning for dolphins and seabirds as coastal cliffs rise from turquoise water.

Weather permitting, your boat glides beneath the towering arch where ocean swells echo inside the cavern. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, pairing marine life with distinctive coastal geology.

Explore historic Russell (Kororareka), once a lively whaling port and now a tranquil bay-side town. Stroll the waterfront to Christ Church and Pompallier Mission as guides share tales of traders, missionaries and Maori rangatira.

Ascend Flagstaff Hill/Te Maiki for sweeping harbour views and context on contested histories that shaped early Aotearoa. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, combining gentle walking with rich heritage.

AAT Kings

Discover New Zealand’s capital as you join an orientation tour weaving along the waterfront and hillside suburbs before you ascend to Mount Victoria Lookout. From this breezy vantage, enjoy 360-degree views over Wellington Harbour, the compact skyline, and forested ridgelines—perfect for wide-angle photography.

Gain a feel for the city’s coffee culture and creative spirit framed by Cook Strait and wind-sculpted hills. It’s an insightful overview that helps you get your bearings while you pause for photos and reflection in one of Wellington’s most iconic spots.

Experience Rotorua’s living culture during the Te Po Indigenous Experience at Te Puia. Begin with a stirring kapa haka and performance inside Te Aronui a Rua, the intricately carved meeting house, before walking to the terrace to witness the mighty Pohutu Geyser erupting against the night.

Hear stories of whakapapa and marae protocol, then share a buffet of hangi-inspired flavours prepared with regional produce. Geothermal drama and Maori hospitality combine to illuminate the Whakarewarewa valley’s artistry and tradition.