Holiday Overview
Follow the path of pioneers as you travel across the North Island of New Zealand. From the first European settlements on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Islands, to Rotorua – rich in Maori culture and traditions, through spectacular scenery of Tongariro National Park and down to the modern capital city of Wellington.
Dates available
2021
From Twin £1495pp Single £1955 Child £1350
17, 24 Apr / 29 May / 26 Jun / 24 Jul / 07 Aug / 04, 11, 25 Sep
From Twin £1595 Single £2085 Child £1440
02 Oct 2021 - 26 Mar 2022
Northern Spotlight Escorted Tour includes:
- Travel by Luxury Coach
- Experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide
- Airport Transfers
- All accommodation
- 7 Breakfasts 4 Dinners, 1 highlight dinner, 1 farewell dinner.
- Sightseeing tours as detailed
Day 1 - Welcome to Auckland
The afternoon is at leisure for you to explore before meeting your Travel Director for a Welcome Reception.
Hotel: VR Queen Street Hotel & Suites
Day 2 - Auckland to Bay of Islands
Depart Auckland for Paihia in the Bay of Islands and experience spectacular scenery as you cruise towards Cape Brett and through the ‘Hole in the Rock’.
Overnight Copthorne Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Bay of Islands
Free time to explore this charming area. Your Travel Director is at hand to assist with optional excursions. Overnight Copthorne Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 - Bay of Islands to Auckland
Head back down to Auckland via Whangarei with its pretty marina. Stop at parry Kauri Park and stroll among the native forest giants. Arrive in Auckland late afternoon. Overnight VR Queen Street
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 - Auckland to Rotorua
After a morning tour of Auckland head south to Rotorua via the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Overnight Ibis Rotorua
Included Meals: Breakfast, Highlight dinner
Day 6 - Rotorua
Start the day at the award wining Agrodome Farm Show. Explore Rotorua independently in the afternoon before visiting the tamaki Family Village. Enjoy a traditional concert and Maori Hangi Feast. Overnight Ibis Rotorua
Included Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Rotorua to Wellington
Onwards to Wellington via the impressive Hukka Falls and the calm waters of Lake Taupo. This evening partake in a Farewell Dinner. Overnight Travelodge Wellington.
ncluded Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Farewell from Wellington
Your special packed lunch today won’t only be wholesome, it will also feed a Kiwi child who may otherwise go without, through the charity ‘Eat My Lunch’. This morning enjoy a city tour of Wellington, taking in panoramic views from the summit of Mt. Victoria. There’ll be time to explore the Parliament buildings and the ‘Beehive’, home to New Zealand’s politicians, as well as the many fascinating exhibits at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Your holiday ends in the early afternoon.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Image Gallery
New Zealand Escorted Tours - Bay of Islands
New Zealand Escorted Tours - Huka Falls
New Zealand Escorted Tours - Te Puia geyser
New Zealand Escorted Tours - Wellington
New Zealand Escorted Tours - Lake Rotorua
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2022, 2023 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0009 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Long White Cloud Escorted Tour
- Christchurch
- Franz Josef
- Queenstown
- Milford Sound
- Te Anau
- Dunedin
- Wellington
- Napier
- Rotorua
- Auckland
- Visit Franz Josef Glacier
- Cruise the stunning Milford Sound
- Ride Tranzalpine - one of the world's great rail journeys
- Scenic ferry crossing from South to North Island
18 Nights from £7025pp
Northern Spotlight Escorted Tour
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
- Rotorua
- Wellington
- Experience the glowworms at Waitomo Caves
- Explore the Bay of Islands and the famous Hole in the Rock on a cruise
- Visit Te Papa - New Zealand's national museum
- Regional Dining Experience - Hangi (food cooked underground) at the Tamaki Maori Village.
7 Nights from £1495pp
Southern Spotlight Escorted Tour
- Christchurch
- Omarama
- Dunedin
- Te Anau
- Queenstown
- Franz Josef
- Visit Mount Cook National Park
- Trip on the Tranzalpine Train
- Cruise the stunning Milford Sound
- Visit some great cities
8 Nights from £1750pp
