This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.
Arriving in Auckland and then road-tripping to Northland. Famous for its beaches and connection to Māori culture, you will explore the area by air and by sea before departing west indulging in Ngawha Springs and hearing the stories of Māori connection to the ancient Kauri forests. Your next destination treats you to a boutique lodge near Wharehine. Venturing South passing through Auckland you will make way for Rotorua, home to geothermal wonders and Māori culture. Experience a thrilling jetboat ride in Taupō on the way to Hawkes Bay where you will spend the day with a cheesemonger and learn about the area's famous wines. Your honeymoon comes to an end in the capital city, Wellington.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.
This tour also features:
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, the city of sails take the day to explore the city
Accommodation:
Abstract Hotel & Residences
Day 2: Collect your car and head north passing through coastlines and forests to arrive in the Bay of Islands
Accommodation:
Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
Day 3: Explore the Bay of Islands from the air
Accommodation:
Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
Day 4: Spend the day today immersing in Māori culture
Accommodation:
The Sands Hotel & Resort Hokianga
Day 5: Follow the Kauri Coast through to your off-grid retreat
Accommodation:
Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth
Day 6: Head South to the Geothermal and Māori Cultural Hub of Rotorua
Accommodation:
Treetops Lodge & Estate
Day 7: Spend your morning unwinding at Wai Ariki Spa and tonight a special performance at Te Pā Tū
Accommodation:
Treetops Lodge & Estate
Day 8: Depart Rotorua and stop in the lakeside town of Taupo for a jetboat and continue through to Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Day 9: Spend your day with Juliet exploring the food and wine of the region
Accommodation:
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Day 10: Depart Hawkes Bay heading inland and arriving in the capital city, Wellington
Accommodation:
InterContinental Wellington
Day 11: Say goodbye to New Zealand and cherish the memories you have made