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- APT
- 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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 200
- Ages 8+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Auckland and relax at your hotel
- Visit Matakohe's Kauri Museum and Treaty House
- Cruise through the stunning Bay of Islands
- See glow worms in Waitomo's magical caves
- Tour Wellington's landmarks and Te Papa museum
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive Auckland
- Day 2 Auckland, Bay of Islands
- Day 3 Bay of Islands
- Day 4 Bay of Islands, Auckland
- Day 5 Auckland, Hamilton, Rotorua
- Day 6 Rotorua
- Day 7 Rotorua, Taupō, Wellington
- Day 8 Wellington
- Day 9 Depart Wellington
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
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Grand Millennium Auckland
HotelDays 1, 4Two Nights: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Hotelday 2Pullman Rotorua
HotelDays 5, 6Two Nights: InterContinental Wellington
Hotelday 7
Customer Reviews
- John· February 6th, 2023The tour started on a wrong note because we were not met at the airport in Auckland. After some time and effort another gentleman unrelated to the tour drove us to our hotel and wouldn't dream of taking any money. This was the first of many interfaces with NZ people, who seem to be universally friendly and helpful. Once we met with tour director Fernando and the rest of our tour group the trip was terrific. Although this was billed as "rail tour" we spent much more time on the tour bus then on the rails. However, the two bus drivers - John and then Rob - were excellent and provided local insight into all of the areas we visited, in a knowledgeable and humorous manner. We managed to leave our passports in a hotel safe, and Fernando went all out to recover them for us. The tour group were all seniors, and we made some good friends that we hope to see again. The NZ weather was perfect for the whole tour, and we were in warm dry Christchurch when Auckland had their floods Clearly we would have needed a much longer time to see all that NZ has to offer, but what we did see was impressive - incredible greenery, roads and rail lines installed thru impossible terrain, huge cattle and sheep herds, entrepreneurship displayed every where. Terrific tour, nice folks!Show more
- David· March 23rd, 2020Our tour director, Daniel, did a really good job and made our 6 days very enjoyable. The bus driver was also very good and they were both a joy to be around. Their hard work and effort for our benefit was much appreciated.Show more
- Anonymous· January 28th, 2012We went on the Southern Sensation premier plus tour. It was absolutely amazing!! We live in the North Island and i can honestly say i fell in love with my country all over again. We had never been to the south island before and wanted to go and explore before we take the kids. Our bus driver and tour guide were both fantastic. Our tour guide made sure everything was perfect and any thing else we needed was not a problem. Our bus driver was just as good and helpful. They worked so well together and they both knew stories about the history of places. I highly recommend using APT, even if it is around your own country and trust me you will still be amazed. - Michelle K, New ZealandShow more
What our customers ask about this tour
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Marlene
Asked on August 3rd, 2023Can you advise what meals make up the 12 meals. Also what are the experiences and then the two optional experiences.
APTOperator•Written August 2023There are breakfasts on day 2-9. Dinner is included in day 2,4,5 and 7. Freedom of Choice optionals: Day 4: -Cruise on Waitemata Harbour, -Enjoy a unique All Blacks experience, -Auckland Zoo, -Weta Workshop Experience, -Tour to Auckland's wild, black sand beaches and lush rainforest. Day 6: -sheep show at the Agrodome followed by a visit to Te Puia Thermal Reserve, -Wai-O-Tapu, -Tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.
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