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North Island Food, Art, and Nature Tour

This 7 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.

Your journey begins in Auckland, the City of Sails. Explore the city at your leisure after arrival, or opt for a guided half-day wine tour. The following morning, embark on an adventurous day, journeying to Rotorua via magical Hobbiton and the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Day three brings you an experience at Mountain Jade, learning about the history and cultural significance of New Zealand Greenstone, before departing for Napier aboard a coach. In Napier, join Hunter Gatherer Tours for a full-day food and wine tour, where you'll taste the very best the region has to offer. The following day sees you off on a coach to New Zealand's capital city of Wellington, where you'll experience the charming Cable Car, as well as a Twilight Tour at Zelanadia Wildlife Ecosanctuary, spotting endemic and native species. On day six, board the famous Northern Explorer Train for a scenic journey through the heart of the North Island back to where it all began in Auckland. Spend the next morning exploring before your private transfer to the airport to depart.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Auckland to Rotorua with Hobbiton & Waitomo Glow Worms Tour with FlexiTours - Lunch Included

Included activity: Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

Included activity: Rotorua to Napier by InterCity Coach

Included activity: An Insider's Taste of the Bay with Hunter Gatherer Tours

Included activity: Napier to Wellington by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Wellington Cable Car

Included activity: Zealandia Twilight Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Included activity: Private Transfer from Wellington Hotel to Train Station with In Style Executive

Included activity: The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Wellington to Auckland

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Train Station to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Hotel to Auckland Airport with Black Pearl

4 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Itinerary summary for: North Island Food, Art, and Nature Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, City of Sails
Accommodation: Rendezvous Heritage Auckland

Day 2: Today you'll travel from Auckland to Rotorua, experiencing Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves along the way
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 3: Enjoy the morning in Rotorua, and travel to Hawkes Bay in the afternoon
Accommodation: Swiss-Belboutique Napier

Day 4: Taste your way through the Hawkes Bay region, discover local artists and Kiwi architecture with Hunter Gatherer Tours
Accommodation: Swiss-Belboutique Napier

Day 5: Today, journey to the capital city of Wellington, experience the famous Cable Car, and visit Zealandia
Accommodation: Naumi Hotel Wellington

Day 6: Hop aboard the famous Northern Explorer Train and journey throught the heart of the North Island to Auckland
Accommodation: Rendezvous Heritage Auckland

Day 7: Haere rā – Depart from Auckland