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The Heritage Trail

This 9 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.

Discover New Zealand’s history and creative spirit. This curated route blends iconic sights like the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with the world-class vineyards of Hawke’s Bay and the urban galleries of Wellington. Perfectly paced, it offers a seamless mix of guided heritage, local flavors, and stunning landscapes.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Apartments.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

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

Included activity: Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

Included activity: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

Included activity: Rotorua to Napier by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Hawkes Bay Wine and Dine Tour with Grape Escape - Lunch Included

Included activity: Napier to Wellington by InterCity Coach

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

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: The Heritage Trail

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, City of Sails
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 2: Middle-earth Magic and Glowworm Grottos
Accommodation: Robertson House

Day 3: Explore Rotorua, the Cultural Heart
Accommodation: Robertson House

Day 4: The Scenic Route to Napier
Accommodation: Quality Inn Napier

Day 5: Art Deco Elegance and Hawke’s Bay Wine Tasting
Accommodation: Quality Inn Napier

Day 6: The Coastal Road: Journeying to the Creative Capital
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 7: Capital Culture
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 8: The Northern Explorer: A Scenic Rail Finale
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 9: Haere rā Aotearoa, New Zealand