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Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic

7 days
From Auckland to Wellington
4.5
16 traveler reviews
Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic - Flying Kiwi
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 26
Age range 18 to 65
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Highlights

  • Dig your own thermal pool
  • Discover geysers at Wai-O-Tapu
  • Go whitewater rafting
  • Experience Rotorua's thermal wonders

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 AUCKLAND TO HOT WATER BEACH
  2. Day 2 HOT WATER BEACH
  3. Day 3 HOT WATER BEACH TO ROTORUA
  4. Day 4 ROTORUA
  5. Day 5 ROTORUA TO NATIONAL PARK
  6. Day 6 NATIONAL PARK TO FOXTON BEACH (TONGARIRO CROSSING DAY)
  7. Day 7 FOXTON BEACH TO 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

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Flying Kiwi

Number of tours

6

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

94%

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
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  • TK
    · November 22nd, 2024
    Great tour with very friendly and helpful guides. I can really recommend it!
    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    Hi Tim. Thanks so much for your great review, we're so glad to hear you had a great time on tour with us! Kind regards, Rachael
    Trip date: November 2024
  • LS
    · April 12th, 2021
    A totally mixed group (nationalities and age) with great guides. Very good experience! I would have loved to be able to continue for the whole 28 days!
    Trip date: January 2019
  • MW
    · March 11th, 2020
    way way too rushed. NO time for farewells on final morning, especially when breakfast being packed in bus at 6:45....NO TIME TO EAT the breakfast we paid for. if they want to shove off that early, provide grab and go bags for participants. Final night we arrived at that hostel way after dark after a long day (5+ hours) of driving. Not a nice place for a final group get together. then the next morning we RAN out by 6:45 am. The things they took us to were good and gave us a good overview of the N. Island
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    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    Thanks for the feedback Martha and we are sorry to see you felt rushed on that last day but pleased you enjoyed the rest of the North Island. We are very concerned about your comments of not having time to eat as mealtimes are a fun and integral part... Show more
    Trip date: February 2020
  • DB
    · November 30th, 2019
    Great way to see the countryside and attractions. The guide and driver were both very knowledgeable and gave great guidance.
    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    Thank you Delphine, great to hear you enjoyed your tour.
    Trip date: November 2019
  • JO
    · April 5th, 2019
    Aaron and Becca lead a very awesome trip (Northern Lights) 5 days from Auckland to Wellington. What a great life experience. If you like camping and hiking and meeting cool people from around the globe then this tour is for you. Plenty of activity options and bonding moments. I would gladly do this again.
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    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    Thank you for the review Jose and great to hear you loved your tour with us. We'll pass your comments onto Aaron and Becca (we agree they do lead a very awesome trip) and hopefully we'll see you back on board the Flying Kiwi bus one day ????
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic reviewer 6
    · February 26th, 2019
    Excellent trip, amazing places to see, plenty of opportunities for activities. Bus, tents and mattress where clean, food was simple yet delicious and filling. Anna and Craig did a great job and the rest of the group was amazing. Would definitely pick flying kiwi again for future adventures. Thank you! Btw customer service from flying kiwi was excellent, quick response to questions i had down the line. Very much appreciated :)
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    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    Wonderful, thanks Melanie we hope to see you back on board one day :)
    Trip date: February 2019
  • BH
    · February 10th, 2019
    It was awesome. I had fun the entire time.
    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    So please to gear Bonnie and glad you loved your tour. :)
    Trip date: February 2019
  • Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic reviewer 8
    · December 26th, 2018
    Was a very good tour with good people. Would do it again.
    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    Brilliant, thanks Michael we would love to see you on board again at some stage :)
    Trip date: December 2018
  • Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic reviewer 9
    · November 11th, 2018
    Awesome trip, excellent locations and knowledgeable and funny guides. Frankie and Robbie-John, you rock. Definitely worth the price. Had so much fun, met amazing people.
    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    Thanks for the great review Krisztina and so glad you loved the trips - our guides are indeed awesome! :)
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    Trip date: November 2018
  • Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic reviewer 10
    · November 11th, 2018
    I love it, the people, the places, the accomodations and the guides. It was great
    Flying Kiwi commented on this review
    thanks Pierine and so great to hear you enjoyed your trip.
    Trip date: November 2018

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Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic
From Auckland to Wellington

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