Upon arrival, our tour guide will pick you up for hotel check-in and a brief rest. Then, off to explore Muriwai Beach.

Morning Itinerary:

Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise

Depart from Viaduct Basin on a custom dolphin-watching speedboat, explore Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, and admire Auckland’s famous landmarks like the Harbour Bridge, Devonport, and volcanic Rangitoto Island from the spacious open deck. Encounter whales and dolphins in inner Waitematā Harbour.

Afternoon Itinerary:

Visit the Sky Tower and Orbit 360°Dining

At Auckland’s central Sky Tower, you can enjoy stunning views of the city’s harbor, iconic landmarks, and nearby volcanoes through the glass. Take a trip to the 52nd-floor Orbit restaurant, where you can savor dinner while taking in Auckland’s 360-degree panorama.

Morning Itinerary:

Hamilton Gardens

Head to Hamilton and visit the Fantasy Garden, where you can explore various civilisations from the Paradise Garden series. Hamilton Gardens are unique, spanning 58 hectares and focusing on the relationship between people and plants. They feature five main garden series: Paradise, Landscape, Productive, Cultivar, and Fantasy.

Afternoon Itinerary:

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Experience the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you can enter the vast Cathedral Cave to listen to nature’s echoes. Glide silently on a small boat within the cave and be captivated by the stunning visual display of countless glowworms. As you admire these unique bioluminescent insect larvae, Māori descendants will share local culture and history.

Morning Itinerary:

Te Puia Māori Cultural Village

Explore the world-famous Te Puia Maori Cultural Village, where you can enjoy the Pohutu Geyser, Maori cultural performances, exotic birds, and bubbling mud pools. Don’t forget to savor a Maori speciality lunch.

Afternoon Itinerary:

Hell’s Gate Mud Bath Spa

Hell’s Gate is New Zealand’s most vibrant geothermal reserve, offering an authentic volcanic mud bath experience. You can also soak in the steaming mineral pools in Rotorua while relaxing and enjoying the stunning scenery of Rotorua Lake.

Blue Spring

“Blue Spring,” one of the world’s purest water sources, is renowned for its crystal-clear, blue-hued spring water.

Morning Itinerary:

Lake Taupo and Huka Falls

Explore Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake, which is a volcanic crater, the source of the Waikato River, with a circumference of 193km. Don’t miss the popular spot #LOVETAUPO.

Visit Huka Falls, where a pedestrian bridge at the top offers the best view of the natural hydro phenomenon as over 220,000 litres of water per second rush from the 11-meter-high waterfall.

Afternoon Itinerary:

To visit Agrodome Farm

While in agriculturally rich New Zealand, a visit to the country’s largest agri-tourism farm is a must. Along the way, you’ll encounter cows and sheep grazing peacefully. With a couple of feedings, you can get up close with animals like red deer, ostriches, sheep, and alpacas. You can also observe 19 different sheep breeds and enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration.

Full-day Itinerary:

Head to the Hobbiton

Explore the filming locations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit series, including Bag End, the Green Dragon Inn, the Mill, and the Party Tree. Enjoy a pint at the Green Dragon Inn, reliving iconic movie moments. Take a leisurely village walk to immerse yourself in the Middle-earth atmosphere. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Green Dragon Inn.

Morning Itinerary:

Queen Street

Queen Street is New Zealand’s busiest thoroughfare, offering a wide array of high-end fashion boutiques and souvenir shops.

Afternoon Itinerary:

Depart to Auckland Airport

Board a flight back to the departure city, concluding the 7-day adventure across New Zealand’s North Island.