This 8 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.
Get ready for a luxurious scenic experience through the North Island passing mountain peaks, icy rivers, and engineering marvels. This adventure is an enviable trip designed for those who want a stress-free, scenic journey like no other. Board the Northern Explorer, leaving the towering Auckland skyline behind you and setting out across the mighty Waikato plains. From Hamilton, your journey spirals up onto the volcanic plateau around the historic Raurimu Spiral. At the top, you will cruise beneath three mighty volcanic peaks before slowly descending across several soaring viaducts. Discover the natural wonders of Tongariro National Park, and be captivated by the storytelling of your local tour director along this great journey. Your final journey brings you along the sparkling Kapiti Coast on your way into our glittering capital city, Wellington.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.
This tour also features:
Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 2: Auckland to Hamilton on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 3: Explore Hamilton
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 4: Hamilton to Tongariro National Park on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 5: Explore Tongariro National Park
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 6: Tongariro National Park to Wellington on the Northern Explorer Train
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 7: Explore Wellington
Accommodation:
4-4.5 Star Hotel
Day 8: Depart Wellington today