Thermal Wonder - SD
Adventure to a wonderland of volcanic landmarks, luminescent glowworms, bubbling mud pools, spouting geysers and a wealth of Maori culture.
This is the perfect tour for those wanting to experience the unique geothermal nature New Zealand is famous for.
Thermal Wonder - SD Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrive Auckland
Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self drive to your accommodation. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here. Overnight: Auckland
DAY 2
Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue on to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else. Overnight: Rotorua
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
DAY 3
Rotorua
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Today you'll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest. Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
DAY 4
Rotorua - Auckland
Choose to spend the morning further exploring around the lakes and forests of Rotorua or depart for Auckland to spend the afternoon in the city or out on the harbour. Overnight: Auckland
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
DAY 5
Depart Auckland
Arrangements conclude today the return of your rental car to Auckland Airport.
Southern Highlights - SD
5 nights/ days
Be charmed by magnificent vistas, majestic snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes under the world’s darkest skies.
Self Drive: Rental Car
Christchurch-Tekapo-Queenstown-Milford Sound-Queenstown
Included Activities
Hamilton, Waitomo & Waikato
Hamilton, Waitomo & Waikato
Optional Activities
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Transport Options
Self Drive: Rental Car
Hire a rental car to go wherever you wish to go and at your own pace.
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Our Reviews
We absolutely loved our trip around New Zealand. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly! Matt has some mobility issues to deal with so it was fantastic...
Georgia & Matt Pace, USA
Just a quick note to let you know that all went extremely well with our New Zealand Tour. Our accommodations were excellent – breakfasts were superb!...
Kashif Mohamed, India
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you and your team did...thanks for the excellent coordination during the toughest Christmas time.
Bharti Rane, India
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Thank you so much for organising our trip of a lifetime around New Zealand. Your tips and suggestions made the best use of our time and introduced us to...
Scott & Sue Wallace, Canada
I would like to take this opportunity and thank the entire team involved in executing this booking. Each and every thing was taken in care by the team.
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