This 9 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.
Itinerary summary for: North Island 9 Day Highlights with Northern Explorer
Day 1: Upon arrival in Auckland you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation:
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Day 2: Explore the 'City of Sails' or take a day trip to idyllic Waiheke Island
Accommodation:
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Day 3: Drive south through the fertile farmland of the Waikato to Rotorua, this evening enjoy a vibrant Maori Culture experience
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Day 4: Your day in Rotorua could be spent exploring the geothermal wonder or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Day 5: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation:
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Day 6: Discover the Art Deco architecture, vineyards and gannets of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation:
Art Deco Masonic Hotel
Day 7: Travel through the Wairarapa wine country and over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation:
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Day 8: Take the scenic Northern Explorer train journey back to Auckland
Accommodation:
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Day 9: Depart Auckland today