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- AAT Kings
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Experience Māori culture through fascinating legends
- Journey past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains
- Enjoy an authentic Māori Hangi dinner with the locals
- Venture through the magical caves and Glowworm Grotto
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Wellington
- Day 2 Wellington - Rotorua
- Day 3 Rotorua Free Time
- Day 4 Rotorua - Auckland
- Day 5 Auckland - Bay of Islands
- Day 6 Bay of Islands Free Time
- Day 7 Bay of Islands - Auckland
- Day 8 Farewell from Auckland
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
AAT Kings
Number of tours
279
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
Since 1912, AAT Kings as a tour operator has been helping people from all...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingAverage
- ItineraryAverage
- GuideAverage
- TransportGood
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodAverage
- DFDale· February 25th, 2023Beautiful area, coach and driver good. Guides mediocre. No real forewarning or effort to find meaningful solutions to activities cancelled due to cyclone. Just. Sorry about that. Luckily fo free days the locales are so great, we found what to do. I also honk TourRadar gives mediocre service and will not recommend youShow moreTrip date: February 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- E
Ellen
Asked on December 4th, 2018Is tipping my Travel Director or Driver Guide compulsory?
AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018Tipping is not compulsory in Australia or New Zealand however if you are happy with the service you received from your Travel Director or Driver Guide you can feel free to leave them a tip at your own discretion.
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Timothy
Asked on December 4th, 2018How can I pay for the Optional Experiences?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
All your Optional Experiences can be organised directly with your Travel Director whilst on the tour and you can choose to either pay in either local cash or by credit card.
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Ken
Asked on December 4th, 2018What is the maximum luggage allowance?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Due to strict Government vehicle weight restrictions you are allowed one medium size suitcase per person, with dimensions not to exceed H76cm x W46cm x D25cm. The maximum weight of all luggage must not exceed 23kg (50lbs).
You are also allowed one piece of hand luggage on-board the coach: however it must be able to fit in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you if required.
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Antonio
Asked on December 4th, 2018On travelling days how often do we get a break?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
On travelling days you will stop every 2 to 3 hours either at a rest stop or for sightseeing, activities or free time.
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Pamela
Asked on December 4th, 2018Can I join the tour later or finish the tour earlier?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
You can choose to join the tour at a later date or finish the tour early however, it is important to note that AAT Kings is unable to offer a discount for choosing to do as the tour is a set package with a strict itinerary.
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Cindy
Asked on December 4th, 2018Where do I meet the tour and tour manager?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your tour will start from a centrally located hotel on day 1 of the tour, as this hotel is subject to change it is recommended to contact our team of Travel Experts for more information once your booking is confirmed.
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Paula
Asked on December 4th, 2018Am I able to bring my children on this tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Children are welcome on all AAT Kings tours however they are required to be a minimum age of 5 years or older. It is recommended that if you are travelling with children to consider whether the itinerary is suitable and in particular the activities involved.
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Janice
Asked on December 4th, 2018I am travelling alone, is there a single supplement?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you are a single traveller you can either choose to share a room with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost or if you prefer the privacy of your own room you can pay a single supplement to upgrade to a single room. If you would like to book a single room please make sure to choose this option on the booking page or simply contact our team of Travel Experts.
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Gregory
Asked on December 4th, 2018Can airport transfers be arranged?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged for you once you have a confirmed booking. Please contact our team of Travel Experts if you would like a transfer added to your tour booking or for more information.
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Lynne
Asked on December 4th, 2018When will I receive my travel documents?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your travel documents will be posted to you in a travel wallet which will contain your documents and luggage tags to you approximately four weeks before your departure date.
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