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Classic | Northern Highlights Tour

6 days
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From Auckland to Wellington
Classic | Northern Highlights Tour - Great Journeys New Zealand
  • Explorer
  • Walking Adventure
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Sightseeing
Operator
Great Journeys New Zealand
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 35
Age range 16 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Auckland
    Auckland
  • Wellington
    Wellington
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Highlights

  • Experience the Volcanic Plateau by world-renowned Northern Explorer train journey
  • Encounter the volcanic peaks of Middle Earth in Tongariro National Park
  • Witness the engineering marvels of Raurimu Spiral
  • Marvel at the mesmerising coastal views of the Kapiti Coast
  • Discover the sandstone cliffs of the Rangatikei River Gorge
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour Director throughout your great journey

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Wellington
  2. Day 2 Wellington to Tongariro National Park
  3. Day 3 Tongariro National Park
  4. Day 4 Tongariro National Park to Auckland
  5. Day 5 Auckland & Waiheke Island
  6. Day 6 Auckland
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  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Great Journeys New Zealand

Number of tours

17

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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6 days
Classic | Northern Highlights Tour
From Auckland to Wellington

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