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Auckland to Auckland 6 Days / 5 Nights from $1119 Email this Page to a Friend!     Package Name Discover the North Island   Duration 6 Days/5 Nights   Description Discover the North Island of New Zealand.  Start in Auckland, "The City of Sails," see the capital city of Wellington, and tour the vineyards of Hawkes Bay.  Plus, you'll have time to relax in the thermal city of Rotorua.  All along the way, you will see great scenic highlights of the North Island.  This is the perfect North Island overview tour.   Tour Itinerary   Day 1: Auckland to Wellington Board the Tranz Scenic Overlander Train for an all-day journey to Wellington.  You'll travel through farmland, around the city of Hamilton, and down near the volcanic region (keep your eye out for Mt. Ruapehu), before ending in the capital city of Wellington.*   Day 2: Wellington City Tour This morning, on your tour of Wellington, you will see the Parliament Buildings and "Beehive," Old St. Paul's Cathedral, grand views of the surrounding area from Mt. Victoria, as well as a ride on the cable car.  Spend your afternoon how you choose: exploring, shopping, visiting museums, or relaxing in a café.   Day 3: Wellington to Napier Travel north via Palmerston North to the eastern side of the North Island.  This afternoon, you will tour some of Hawkes Bay's great vineyards.  Treat yourself to a delicious dinner in one of Napier's premier restaurants this evening.   Day 4: Napier to Rotorua This morning is at your leisure to explore Napier.  Rise early to walk around the city, viewing the impressive Art Deco architecture.  This afternoon, hop on your coach to continue your trip north.  Crossing the Rangitaiki Plains, you will pass beautiful Lake Taupo and Whakarbwarewa Forest Park, ending the day in Rotorua.   Day 5: Rotorua Tour Join your sightseeing tour, this morning, where you will visit Rotorua's famous geysers, mud pools, and the Agrodome.  This afternoon is at your leisure to explore the surrounding area.   Day 6: Rotorua to Waitomo to Auckland Travel Waitomo for a tour of the glowworm caves.  Continue on to Auckland, where your tour concludes at 5:10pm.  Journey to the airport to catch your outbound flight, or, add a few days to discover Auckland - Ask a Travel Team Agent for details.  1.800.788.0829.     Pricing   Accommodations Double Single Standard $1119 $1499 Quality $1259 $1789 Superior $1399 $2049

Package Inclusions   Overlander Scenic Train journey 2 nights accommodation in Wellington Wellington city tour Hawkes Bay wine tour 1 night accommodation in Napier 2 nights accommodation in Rotorua Rotorua sightseeing tour Waitomo Glowworm Caves

*Instead of the train, it is also possible to take an express coach.  Please note, the coach departs everyday, all year round.  The Overlander train operates every day during the summer; otherwise, it only operates on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.