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Great Northerner Auckland → Wellington (2024)

9 days
•
From Auckland to Wellington
4.1
24 traveler reviews
Great Northerner Auckland → Wellington (2024) - APT

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Tour Operator:
APT
Ship capacity:
200
Age range:
8 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
259858

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Bay of Islands
    Bay of Islands
  • Waitomo
    Waitomo
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Wellington
    Wellington
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Highlights

  • Explore Auckland and relax at your hotel
  • Visit the historic Treaty House in Bay of Islands
  • Cruise through the stunning Bay of Islands
  • Discover glow-worms at Waitomo Caves
  • Tour Wellington's landmarks including Te Papa

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Auckland
  2. Day 2 Auckland, Bay of Islands
  3. Day 3 Bay of Islands
  4. Day 4 Bay of Islands, Auckland
  5. Day 5 Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua
  6. Day 6 Rotorua
  7. Day 7 Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington
  8. Day 8 Wellington
  9. Day 9 Depart Wellington
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Grand Millennium Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 4

  • Bay of Islands Copthorne Hotel and Resort

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Millennium Rotorua

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

  • InterContinental Wellington

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

212

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

A family-owned company since its conception in the 1920s. APT had its beginnings when Bill McGeary built a bus body on a tray truck after a tram strike affected the city of Melbourne. Through Bill's son Geoff, APT pioneered Australia's dynamic travel industry in the 1960s and 1970s via a diverse...

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Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • John
    · February 6th, 2023
    The tour started on a wrong note because we were not met at the airport in Auckland. After some time and effort...
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  • David
    · March 23rd, 2020
    Our tour director, Daniel, did a really good job and made our 6 days very enjoyable. The bus driver was also very...
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  • Anonymous
    · January 28th, 2012
    We went on the Southern Sensation premier plus tour. It was absolutely amazing!! We live in the North Island and i...
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Good to Know

  • Currency
    $
    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 9th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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