Northern Highlights (Finish Wellington)

Northern New Zealand, including Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua and Wellington

Map & Sightseeing List

9 days

Total Price From* $76 per day: $690 per person

*Based on twin share.

Meals: 6 2
Transportation: n/a
Accommodation: Resort, Lodge, Hotel

Daily Itinerary Northern Highlights (Finish Wellington)

Depart for New Zealand Days 1 and 2

Fly over the international date line on your way to New Zealand.
Auckland to Bay of Islands Day 3
Today will be the day for awesome scenery, great fun and extreme adventure that take on new meanings! Meet your Contiki crew and view the beauty of Auckland’s famous harbour as we cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Heading towards the subtropical region of Northland, we’ll explore Parry Kauri Park before checking into our Resort in Paihia. In the evening get to know your fellow travellers during dinner.
- Resort
- Dinner
Bay of Islands Day 4
A day of adventure and fun. The day is yours to enjoy the overwhelming beauty of the Bay of Islands. How about a Catamaran cruise through the “Hole-in-the-Rock”, maybe sail to a deserted island for lunch, perhaps travel along Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga at “lands end”.
- Resort
- Breakfast
Bay of Islands to Waitomo Day 5
We head south, stopping in Auckland for lunch before travelling through the lush Waikato farming region to Waitomo, home of magical limestone formations and sparkling Glow-worms. Tonight there’s the chance to meet the local characters.
- Lodge
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Waitomo to Rotorua Day 6
There will be time today, if you wish, to visit the Glow-worm grotto or try underground cave rafting. Then we’ll visit the Agrodome farm show, on our way to the thermal area of Rotorua. Maybe try the Zorb or end the day by relaxing in a Polynesian thermal pool, before taking in an optional Maori Hangi meal and concert.
- Hotel
- Breakfast
Rotorua to Taupo Day 7
What a day for your travel diary, along the steaming Wairakei Valley to the raging Huka Falls before continuing to our exclusive resort beside New Zealand’s largest lake – Taupo. This afternoon you’re free to wander the shops, challenge gravity on the Rock n’ Ropes or try finishing. Tonight be sure to check out the famous local nightlife.
- Resort
- Breakfast
Taupo to Wellington Day 8
The mountains of Tongariro National Park provide a spectacular sight on the way to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city. A scenic waterfront drive to the top of Mt Victoria acts as the perfect introduction to this cosmopolitan city famed for its cafes, restaurants and trendy bars. Say a final farewell as your tour ends this afternoon on arrival in Wellington.
- Breakfast
Finish Wellington Day 9
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
- Breakfast