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Iconic North (4 destinations)

7 days
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From Auckland to Wellington
3.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Urban skyline featuring a prominent tower and waterfront.
  • Cityscape with a prominent tower and coastline under a clear sky.
  • Aerial view of a large public building with expansive gardens.
  • Red cable car with a cityscape and bay view in the background.
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  • Red cable car above a cityscape overlooking the bay.
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Platinum Operator
Trafalgar
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 48
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Tauranga
    Tauranga
  • Rotorua
    Rotorua
  • Wellington
    Wellington
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Highlights

  • Explore the America's Cup exhibition at the Maritime Museum in Auckland with a Local Specialist
  • Discover Rotorua
  • Visit a geothermal valley at Whakarewarewa in Rotorua
  • View Huka Falls, Mt. Ruapehu, farming lands, and spectacular scenery along the Kapiti Coast

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
  2. Day 2 Explore the Sights of Auckland
  3. Day 3 Rotorua, the Cultural Hub
  4. Day 4 Rotorua, Yours to Discover
  5. Day 5 Wellington, Capital of Cool
  6. Day 6 See the Sights of Wellington
  7. Day 7 Farewell Wellington
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Horizon by SkyCity

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Millennium

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Rydges

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

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Trafalgar

4.5
(2,196 reviews)
This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

Number of tours

441

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

40%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
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    3.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Average
    3.0
  • Transport
    Average
    3.0
  • Accommodation
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    2.5
  • Food
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    3.0
  • Tour Operator
    Trafalgar
    4.5
  • Iconic North (4 destinations) reviewer 1
    · December 19th, 2021
    Tour radar is a pack of thieves because of Covid 19 we had to cancel our holiday and this thriving company kept nearly $2000.00. Don’t trust this company
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    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience here with us. We very much regret that your trip was not able to go ahead as planned, and was suspended due to restrictions related to the ongoing health crisis. The Trafalgar Reservations Department will be able to... Show more
    Trip date: January 2020
  • Iconic North (4 destinations) reviewer 2
    · March 23rd, 2020
    Northern discovery tour was informative and fun
    Trafalgar commented on this review
    Thank you for putting through your feedback. We couldn’t be happier to learn that the Northern Discovery guided holiday proved to be as intriguing, memorable and thoroughly enjoyable as you had been looking forward to. It was certainly our pleasure to... Show more
    Trip date: February 2020

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      Tour price is £2,870 Single supplement £2,395 Twin share

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