The Endless Shores

Wellington 2 nights, Hawkes Bay 2 nights, Rotorua 2 nights, Auckland 1 night
8 days

From

$ 3,873

per person

Operated By AAT Kings

About the trip

QT Wellington Apartments with Breakfast Specialist team of two highly experienced Journey Director and Driver Guide Local Specialists (Guides) Mixture of boutique, unique and 5-star hotelsPorters Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre with BreakfastPullman Rotorua with BreakfastQT Auckland with Breakfast

Max. Group Size
22
Guide Languages
English

Highlights

  • Craggy Range Winery Dinner
  • Art Deco Vintage Car Tour in Napier
  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley guided walk and cruise
  • Redwoods Treewalk
  • Rainbow Springs Nature Park & The National Kiwi Hatchery
  • Tamaki Maori Village – Cultural performance & Hangi
  • Footwhistle eco-glowworm Cave

Accommodation

QT Wellington Apartments

2 nights in Wellington

Room Type: Standard/base Category
Meals Included: Breakfast

Porters Boutique Hotel & Conference Centre

2 nights in Hawkes Bay

Room Type: Standard/base Category
Meals Included: Breakfast

Pullman Rotorua

2 nights in Rotorua

Room Type: Standard/base Category
Meals Included: Breakfast

QT Auckland

1 nights in Auckland

Room Type: Standard/base Category
Meals Included: Breakfast

Included in the price

Wellington

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Journey Director and Driver Guide
  • Local Specialists (Guides)
  • Mixture of boutique, unique and 5-star hotels

Day-wise Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Wellington

  • Upon arrival at Wellington Airport you'll be transferred to your hotel by private car. Spend some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. This evening, join your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception, followed by dinner.
  • Included Meals : Welcome Reception

Day 2: Wellington At Leisure

  • Discover Wellington your way. You could visit the urban eco-sanctuary of Zealandia/Te Māra a Tāne, home to some of New Zealand's most rare and extraordinary wildlife. Go on a guided city walking tour around Wellington or explore the country’s fascinating culture, nature, heritage and art at Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand.
  • Included Meals : Full Breakfast

Day 3: Wellington - Hawke's Bay

  • Continue north today, traveling through the dairy farming land of Manawatu to Napier in Hawkes Bay. Tonight, enjoy dinner with wine at Craggy Range Winery, one of the regions world famous wineries situated in the shadow of the spectacular Te Mata Peak.
  • Included Meals : Full Breakfast, Local Dining Experience

Day 4: Napier (Relaxed Start)

  • Enjoy a relaxed start before we venture out to explore the Hawkes Bay region. Relive the glamour and style of the jazz era with a luxurious vintage car tour. Your driver will provide a fascinating commentary as you are driven in style, through Art Deco Napier and surrounding areas. You’ll learn about the earthquake that destroyed the city, hear stories of the people that led the rebuild, and discover the Art Deco style.
  • Included Meals : Full Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Day 5: Hawke's Bay - Rotorua

  • Enjoy a leisurely start before continuing the journey to Rotorua. This afternoon you will have a guided cultural Eco-tour of Whirinaki Forest. Armed with a packed lunch and with your local expert guide discover this vast, Jurassic, podocarp rain forest on a guided cultural walking tour, including Rongoa trail, rakau rangatira, history, possibly sight some native and endangered birds, whakatauki, forest bathing and hot kawakawa tea to end. Learn also the story behind this family-owned business and the massive community and social responsibility arm they have, and how your visit is positively impacting on the local community.
  • Included Meals : Full Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Rotorua - Redwoods Treewalk

  • Ascending the breathtaking Redwoods Treewalk, enjoy an elevated bird’s eye view of the 120-year-old redwood giants and view the beautiful surrounds of the forest from a unique perspective. Next stop is the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa, the national leader in kiwi husbandry, and learn about their kiwi hatchery program that is proudly supported by TreadRight. Tonight, visit Te Pā Tū Māori Experience. Tū Te Rā is a celebration of the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a forest kai horotai (seasonal canapés) and complementary chef choice aperitif, and a seasonal three-course dinner.
  • Included Meals : Full Breakfast, Local Dining Experience

Day 7: Rotorua – Caveworld Waitomo – Auckland

  • Begin your day with a dazzling show during an exclusive five-star Eco Glow Worm experience at Caveworld Waitomo. Your guide sets the scene for a cave experience where you will see glow worms, cave formations and appreciate the beauty of Footwhistle Cave. Later, travel through the dairy farming district of Waikato, and onto Auckland. Tonight, Toast your trip together tonight at a Celebration Dinner.
  • Included Meals : Full Breakfast, Celebration Dinner

Day 8: Farewell From Auckland

  • Say farewell to your fellow travelers as your Inspiring Journey comes to an end and we transfer you by private car to Auckland Airport for your onward flight.
  • Included Meals : Full Breakfast

Starting From

$ 3,873

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