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Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic

7 days
From Auckland to Wellington
4.5
17 traveler reviews

Northern Light from Auckland - Top rated by National Geographic

7 days
From Auckland to Wellington
4.5
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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
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
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

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Operated by

Flying Kiwi

Number of tours

6

Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.4
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  • RS
    · February 27th, 2025
    only one thing i would like them to add. It is important to know everyone's name. so make the signup sheet with the first column first name, second last, etc. Then - cover all but the first name column - and send the image to all. would make learning all the names super easy
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    Trip date: February 2025
  • TK
    · November 22nd, 2024
    Great tour with very friendly and helpful guides. I can really recommend it!
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    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!
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    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.
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    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 7
    · 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.
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    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 9
    · December 26th, 2018
    Was a very good tour with good people. Would do it again.
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    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 10
    · 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.
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    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

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

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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Amador

    Asked on March 23rd, 2025

    Is there availability for solo travelers on the upcoming tours?

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    Single supplement
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten March 2025

      While some tours may not have space, there are often options available depending on the dates.

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    Vicki

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    What are the accommodation options available during the tour?

    Accommodation
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten February 2025

      The accommodations primarily include tents, but cabins are available at select locations. You can inquire about upgrades through your Guide or independently contact the campsites.

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    Jan

    Asked on January 10th, 2025

    Could you kindly advise what the accommodation in tents would look like? A solo traveler will have a tent for themselves? What type of equipment should the travelers bring? Could you share photos of the camp?

    Accommodation
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten January 2025

      All tickets include accommodation in a three-person tent, which will be shared by two people. Solo travellers will be paired with another solo traveller of the same gender, or we do offer upgrades to a solo tent if preferred. Travellers need to bring their own sleeping bags, or they can rent one from us, and a pillow (we recommend an inflatable pillow or a pillow case that can be stuffed with a coat for ease of travel).

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      Jan

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Could you please send me some pictures of the three-person tent just to give me a more detailed idea of what to expect. How much would be the upgrade to a solo tent?

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      Jan

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      I just saw that there is also an upgrade to a cabin possible. How much would this be for a solo traveller?

    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten January 2025

      In regards to Cabin upgrades, the price varies depending on what departure you are booked on to as we need to request quotes from each campsite and it is based on their availaiblity at the time. We don't request Cabin quotes until someone is confirmed on a tour. The Single Tent cost, there should be an option through Tour Radar to select a single tent upgrade and this will show you the cost for the departure you're interested in!

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    Lynda

    Asked on December 30th, 2024

    Do you have ebikes for the cycling parts of this tour?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      We do not offer ebikes no. The bike hire is optional however so if you prefer not to do cycling thats absolutely fine :)

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    Carole

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    Can I get a letter of invitation after pay the require amount for tour? Do you help to follow up the visa process? If I don't have visa can you refund?

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    Visa
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      We are unable to assist with any Visa related processes or bookings as we are not authorised to give accurate information regarding Visa's. You will need to check both Tour Radar and Flying Kiwis Terms and conditions. Once you do book a tour, you do receive a confirmation email that confirms your tour.

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    Greg

    Asked on December 22nd, 2024

    What is the maximum group size on the tours?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      The maximum group size may vary by tour, but it typically allows for a more personalized experience.

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    Marcel

    Asked on December 19th, 2024

    Is travel insurance recommended for the tour?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten December 2024

      Travel insurance is highly recommended to cover any unforeseen circumstances during the trip.

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    Monica

    Asked on November 23rd, 2024

    How much does a cabin upgrade cost? Are blankets and sleeping foam mats provided in tents?

    Accommodation
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten November 2024

      Cabin upgrade costs vary from destination to destination. An example, some cabins are $80 where some can be up to $140 too. You can hire a sleeping bag for an additional cost.

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    Alison

    Asked on October 31st, 2024

    What kind of support is available during the tour?

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    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten November 2024

      You can expect support from the tour Guide, who can assist with issues that arise during the trip.

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    Dale

    Asked on October 29th, 2024

    If my relative and myself (2 people) only want cabin accommodation for the whole trip instead of staying in a tent is this possible? How much would it cost if we were in cabin accommodation for the whole tour?

    Accommodation
    • Flying KiwiOperatorWritten October 2024

      With upgrades we do reach out to each accommodation for availability so we cannot guarantee a cabin for the entire time. The price is based on the accommodations rates so we would not know the total until we hear back from all of them. Once you book on the tour, we can begin this process.

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      Dale

      TravelerWritten October 2024

      Linda who I will be travelling with says she would only want to stay in a cabin, not a tent for the whole trip, so I will not be able to book this.

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