Tour Type: Luxury Gold
Brochure Type Luxury Gold Southpac 2026/2027 V1

Fall in love with New Zealand on this 8-day guided tour. See Wellington your way, choosing between an insider's tour of the city with a Local Expert or a guided hike through Zealandia, the world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary. Travel past the dairy country of Manawatu to Hawke's Bay, where you will enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at one of the country's world-famous wineries. In Rotorua, walk the Redwoods Treewalk - a maze of forested suspension bridges - and tour a working kiwi nursery and hatchery, where you can learn more about the flightless bird. Savour a flavourful Maori Hangi feast, made from food cooked in the ground with geothermal steam. Descend the Footwhistle Cave at Waitomo to see glow worms illuminate the caverns, then toast your trip during a celebration dinner in Auckland.The Activity Level of this tour is Leisurely, meaning there is 1 to 2 miles of walking per day on primarily flat surfaces with some stairs.

Additional Included Highlights
  •  Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
  • Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
  • In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
  • Included at all hotels.
  • Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be reques
  • On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.?
Choice Highlights
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Wellington Discover the stunning waterfront and the hidden laneways in the bohemian area of the heritage Cuba Street precinct. Once dimly lit back alleys, these newly rejuvenated laneways are now home to some of the country's funkiest bars, boutiques, an
  • Wellington Zealandia is the world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary vision to restore a Wellington valley's forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 500+ acre ecosanctuary is a gro
Dining Summary
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
Exceptional Dining
  • Auckland Raise a glass to your unforgettable journey as you enjoy your Celebration Dinner with a former member of the All Blacks rugby team. Hear stories of the world's leading rugby team, his personal victories and how passionate Kiwis are about their n
  • Hawke's Bay Indulge in wine tasting and an intimate dinner at the award-winning restaurant of Craggy Range Winery. Feast on local produce as you sit in the shade of Te Mata Peak and drink wines from one of the region's world-famous vineyards.
  • Rotorua Tonight, visit Te Pa Tu Maori Experience. Tu Te Ra is a celebration of the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Maori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a forest kai horot
  • Wellington Feel the warm hospitality of New Zealand's capital city, as you join your travel companions for a delicious Welcome Dinner hosted at Lola Rouge.
Magnificent Stays
  • Hawke's Bay Porters Boutique Hotel is a privately owned, boutique hotel that delivers a luxurious experience. Elegantly appointed guest rooms are fitted with plush, classic furnishings and local artwork, all moments away from the charming village of Have
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
  • Napier Brace yourself for a journey that takes you from coast to cape, to the world's largest and most accessible Gannet colony in the beautiful Hawke's Bay. Discover the mesmerising birds in an almost face to face experience and take in the stunning vis
  • Rotorua Join Whirinaki Forest Footsteps, a guided eco-tour into the heart of the ancient Whirinaki Rainforest.
  • Rotorua Meet the kiwi at National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa as you are invited to step behind-the-scenes at a working nursery and hatchery for New Zealand's intriguing national bird. Seek out skinks, geckos, and incredible trout amidst the thick foliage of
Passport Moments
  • Auckland Discover the landmarks of New Zealand's largest city on your afternoon tour. See the diversity of the city from bustling Queen Street and the rejuvenated Viaduct Harbour to the historic buildings around the city's university and the striking Auc
  • Footwhistle Glowworm Cave Enter the subterranean Footwhistle Cave for a private tour. Your guide will lead you down to the entrance of the cave, where on this intimate, private tour you will discover the beauty of the New Zealand Glowworm, and learn abou
  • Huka Falls Witness the awe-inspiring power of nature at Huka Falls where nearly a quarter of a million litres of thundering water per second are funnelled from Lake Taupo and dropped eleven metres into the Waikato River below.
  • Napier Climb into a luxury vintage car with a discerning local guide for your personal tour of Napier. Uncover the highlights of this world-famous town's 140 art deco buildings and sculptures from the comfort of your luxurious vehicle.
  • Rotorua Stand eye to eye with giant redwoods on the Redwoods Treewalk. Immerse yourself in the serene majesty of these 118-year-old trees from your 20-metre high perspective. Cross swing bridges and platforms on your elevated path through Whakarewarewa F
Personalise your day
  • Wellington Discover the stunning waterfront and the hidden laneways in the bohemian area of the heritage Cuba Street precinct. Once dimly lit back alleys, these newly rejuvenated laneways are now home to some of the country's funkiest bars, boutiques, an
  • Wellington Zealandia is the world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary vision to restore a Wellington valley's forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 500+ acre ecosanctuary is a gro

Call (630) 469-0511 for more information or to book today! Mention code 18852847

Tour Operator
Luxury Gold by Insight
Offer
Offer valid through 12/31/2024
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1WellingtonWelcome to Wellington: On arrival at Wellington International Airport you'll be driven by complimentary transfer to your hotel. Spend some time at leisure to relax or explore on your own. This evening, meet your Travel Concierge and get to know your fellow travellers during your Welcome Dinner.

Accommodations: Nuami Hotel Wellington
Day 2WellingtonWellington Sightseeing: Today personalise your day. Choose from the the urban eco-sanctuary of Zealandia/Te Mara a Tane or discover the stunning waterfront and hidden lanes of Wellington with a local expert.

Accommodations: Nuami Hotel Wellington
Day 3Hawke's BayWellington to Hawke's Bay: Wind your way through the pastoral dairy farming land of Manawatu to Napier in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand's Art Deco capital and world-renowned wine country. This evening, savour a tasting and dinner at family-owned Craggy Range Winery in the shadow of Te Mata Peak.

Accommodations: Porters Boutique Hotel, Hawke's Bay.
Day 4Hawke's BayExploring Napier: Partake in a Gannet safari. Your participation on Gannet Overland Safaris contributes to our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER initiative: TTC makes a donation on behalf of each guest to the Cape Sanctuary. Their amazing team is made up of over 300 volunteers that are giving their time to restore our beautiful land and replant grasses and natives to support the return of our wildlife. Take in Napier's art deco architecture with a Local Expert in a vintage car.

Accommodations: Porters Boutique Hotel, Hawke's Bay.
Day 5RotoruaGeothermal Rotorua: Continue your journey to Rotorua, where this afternoon, armed with a packed lunch, you'll join a local guide for a cultural walking eco-tour to discover the Jurassic Whirinaki Forest, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience.

Accommodations: Pullman Rotorua.
Day 6RotoruaThe Sights of Rotorua: Unveil the Californian Coastal Redwoods of Whakarewarewa Forest and go behind the scenes on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience at a kiwi bird nursery and hatchery. Tonight, an evening of culture, history and scrumptious food awaits you at Te Pa Tu.

Accommodations: Pullman Rotorua.
Day 7AucklandWaitomo and Auckland: Journey underground to family-owned Footwhistle Cave lined with dazzling glowworms on a private guided tour.  In Auckland, enjoy dinner with a New Zealand sporting royal, a former All Black rugby player.

Accommodations: JW Marriott Auckland.
Day 8AucklandFarewell Auckland: After one final breakfast, say farewell to your luxury tour as you are chauffeured to Auckland Airport.

Accommodations:
Dates/Pricing

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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
12/13/2026$5,715.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
01/31/2027$5,715.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
02/28/2027$5,715.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
03/21/2027$5,715.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
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