New Zealand’s Classic North Island

• Arrive in Auckland - The largest city and the main transport hub of New Zealand, Auckland offers plenty of shopping, dining, and scenic locations for the travelers. With a pleasant climate, Polynesian culture, and outstanding food and wine, the City of Sails is a must-visit place in New Zealand. Auckland has diverse landscapes including rainforests, golden sand beaches, and stunning coastlines.
• On arriving at the airport, pick up your rental car from the airport and drive to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities.
• Spend the day relaxing and taking in the breath-taking sights this colourful city has to offer.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in the comforts of your room.

Wake up to a beautiful day in the city and fill yourself with a hearty breakfast spread available for you at the hotel. Don your explorer’s hat and get ready for a day full of sightseeing to the most amazing places in Auckland. Regarded as one of the best cities in the world to live in, Auckland is an equally enticing holiday spot and you will know why. Spend the first half of the day touring the central city and walking around the picturesque suburbs. Your sojourn begins with a short trip over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore. The mammoth bridge takes you where sandy, emerald beaches welcome you. After a short halt here, return to the central city to visit the Queen Street and the Auckland Viaduct. A major commercial thoroughfare, Queen Street is bright, breathtaking and buzzing with lots of activity on a usual day. From the best places to shop to amazing restaurants, you may never want to leave this place. But a lot many other attraction still await. Take the Tamaki Drive to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park in Mission Bay. Soak in the splendid views during the drive before you reach the park, which is a memorial to the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand. The park is a nature’s wonder in its own right- with the most spellbinding views of the Whenua Rangatira and the Waitemata Harbour. If you look around, you will also get a panoramic view of the city- Auckland at its best in just one glance. You get the afternoon at leisure for optional activities like visiting the Sky Tower, Sky Walk, Harbour Cruise and Bungy Jumping. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)

A gorgeous spread of breakfast awaits you this morning as you wake up to a beautiful day. Gear up for a road trip to Rotorua, the ‘Thermal City’ of New Zealand via Wiatomo- a village in the North Island of New Zealand. At Waitomo, you will get a guided tour of the caves, which begins at its upper entrance. Learn everything fromthe history of caves to the history of the area and witness the stunning underground scenery. A particularly pleasing spectacle during your tour is the boat ride through Glowworm Grotto. The Cathedral is also a popular attraction here, where the acoustics in the cavern are world-renowned. Apparently, New Zealand soprano, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sung here and was amazed at the purity of sound. As you reach your hotel at Rotorua, enjoy the Maori Cultural Show; and The Hangi Feast. This show will give you insights into the rich Maori culture of New Zealand perfectly complemented with a superb meal and a performance by the pool- all in a tropical setting. After an evening full of fun and excitement, spend the night in the comforts of your rooms.

Another day, another experience! For a day to be happy, it should begin on a nice note and we’ve got that covered. The wide spread of the morning meal at the hotel will definitely put you in a good mood, which is exactly how you should feel on the Rotorua sightseeing day of your tour. Begin the day by visiting the Rainbow Springs at the Kiwi Wildlife Park. A visit to this park will acquaint you with the colourful wildlife of New Zealand including the Kiwi and Tuatara. Birds and lizards can also be found aplenty here. True to its name, the park also has Kiwi enclosures, where you will find the animal sleeping by the day and dancing in the dark in their outdoor enclosures after sunset. While most of this takes up your entire day, the second half is preserved for a visit to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Still in the making, like the thousand years ago when it began, the wonderland is literally a “wonder land” of geothermal activity. This is the land of New Zealand’s colourful volcanic where there are also multiple treks to walk at your own pace and revel in the natural beauty that New Zealand is. You can either spend the evening relaxing at the hotel or indulge in other activities like jet ride, Agroventures activity, Gondola rides, volcanic air planes etc. Stay overnight at the hotel. (Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)

Rise to a beautiful day and get dressed to visit one of the popular holiday destinations in New Zealand- The Coromandel Peninsula. Eat your morning meal and head to the new destination for the day that awaits you with open arms. Known for its misty forests, amazing greens and an overall chilled out vibe, the Coromandel Peninsula is not a quintessential big city experience and thank God for that! Dazzling white beaches, beautiful waterfalls, exciting adventures, you never have a dull moment here. Reach and spend the night in the comforts of your hotel.

Eat to your heart’s content in the morning as the day planned is pretty relaxed, just like the place you’re in- the Coromandel Peninsula. Spend the morning relaxing at the beach and in some time, head to the Hot water beach where you will find hot water bubbling through the golden sands- a rarity, this kind of an experience. Many tourists are usually spotted making their own spa pools and relaxing in these natural springs, which is one activity you can indulge in, when here. Alternatively, you can also visit the Cathedral Cove, accessible by foot from the beach or indulge in kayaking. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay. (Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)

Well, it’s almost the end as today, after breakfast, we head back to Auckland. You can choose from a few options to spend your day today. Either visit the Rainbows End theme park or explore the MOTAT: Museum of Transport and Technology to get insights into the fascinating history of NZ transport and the plan of development in the foreseeable future. Spend the evening exploring the city at your own pace. Retire in your room for a comfortable night’s sleep. (Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)

On the last day of your trip, head to the airport for your flight back home. Return your rental car and go back with a bunch of wonderful memories from the trip.