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The North Island Central Circuit

This 5 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

This journey takes you on a magnificent loop through the North Island's most culturally and geographically significant areas, starting with the spellbinding Waitomo Glowworm Caves and an immersive evening of Māori history in Rotorua. A change of scene takes you to Napier, where you'll step back in time to admire the city's stunning Art Deco architecture before reaching the capital, Wellington. The tour's signature element is the relaxing, full-day passage on the Northern Explorer Scenic Train, allowing you to witness the scenic transition of the central plateau and farmlands from the comfort of your seat. Enjoy the complete Central Circuit of the North Island, handled by quality scenic transport and ensuring your focus remains purely on the discovery.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

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

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Tour and Te Puia with FlexiTours - Lunch Included

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Rotorua to Napier by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Napier Coach Depot to Accommodation - 1 hour tour with Tailored Travel

Included activity: Art Deco Trust Vintage Car Tour

Included activity: Napier to Wellington by InterCity Coach

Included activity: Private Transfer from Wellington Train/Bus Station to Accommodation with In Style Executive

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

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: The North Island Central Circuit

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, transfer to hotel
Accommodation: Grand Millennium Auckland

Day 2: Auckland to Waitomo Caves to Rotorua with Rotorua experience
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 3: Rotorua to Napier by Intercity coach, then enjoy an afternoon city tour of Napier
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 4: Napier then to Wellington by Intercity coach
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 5: Climb aboard the Northern Explorer, and arrive in Auckland