Holiday Overview
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Day 1 - Auckland
Arrive in the "City of Sails" and transfer to your hotle, spend the rest of the day exploring Auckland at your own pace.
Featured accommodation
M Social Auckland
Day 2 - Auckland
Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland, options include the immersive All Blacks Experience, perhaps take in 360 degree views from the Sky Tower, or hop on a ferry across the harbour to the picturesque island of Waiheke, renowned for its beautiful beaches, vineyards and relaxed atmosphere.
Featured accommodation
M Social Auckland
Unmissable Experiences
All Blacks Experience
Day 3 - Rotorua via Hobbiton
Collect your hire car and journey to Rotorua, stopping en route to explore the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set. Famous as the filming location for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, this immersive guided tour offers fascinating behind the scenes insights and enchanting scenery, making it a memorable experience whether you're a devoted fan or simply curious to discover Middle Earth.
Featured accommodation
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Unmissable Experiences
Hobbiton
Day 4 - Rotorua
This morning, discover the rich traditions of Māori culture with a guided visit to the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute. Explore the greenstone, wood carving and flax weaving schools, visit Rotowhio Pā and the Kiwi Conservation Centre, and experience the dramatic geothermal landscapes of Te Whakarewarewa, home to the spectacular Pohutu Geyser.
This afternoon, unwind at the renowned Polynesian Spa. Set on the shores of Lake Rotorua, the Deluxe Lake Spa offers stunning lakeside views across the tranquil Sulphur Bay Wildlife Reserve, providing the perfect setting to relax and rejuvenate in its naturally heated mineral pools.
Featured accommodation
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Unmissable Experiences
Te Puia
Day 5 - Tongario via Taupo
Continue your journey to Tongariro National Park, stopping en route at the spectacular Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. We recommend arriving by 9:30am to witness the impressive Lady Knox Geyser erupt at approximately 10:15am. Afterwards, travel along the scenic shores of Lake Taupō before arriving in Tongariro National Park, where dramatic volcanic landscapes and rugged mountain scenery await.
Featured accommodation
The Powderhorn Chateau
Day 6 - Wellington
Continue south towards Wellington, passing through the rolling farmland and wide-open landscapes of the Manawatū region. As the journey unfolds, the scenery gradually gives way to dramatic coastal views before arriving in New Zealand's vibrant capital, with a picturesque harbour, lively waterfront and renowned cafés.
Featured accommodation
Rydges Wellington
M Social Auckland
The M Social Auckland is a modern hotel located on the iconic Quay Street and overlooks the vibrant Princes Wharf home to a variety of dinning, entertainment and shopping. The perfect location for exploring the ‘City of Sails’ Auckland.
Millennium Hotel, Rotorua
Situated next to the mystical Lake Rotorua and just a brief stroll from the city centre, the Millennium Hotel Rotorua is an eco-friendly destination.
Rydges Wellington, Wellington Holidays
Rydges Wellington is centrally located on downtown Featherston Street with a unique combination of harbour and city outlooks. This Wellington accommodation is within walking distance to Lambton Quay, Sky Stadium, Queens Wharf and Wellington Railway Station making it ideally positioned in the heart of the capital.
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Milford Sound
Wanaka
Hobbiton
Kaikoura
Rotorua
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 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
New Zealand Self Drive
New Zealand’s Movies, Mountains & Maori
- 12 Nights
- Auckland
- Rotorua
- Christchurch
- Hokitika
- Fox Glacier
- Queenstown
- Lake Tekapo
New Zealand Self Drive
New Zealand’s Islands, Geysers & Glaciers
- 21 Nights
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Wellington
- Marlborough Sounds
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
- Franz Josef
- Wanaka
- Queenstown
New Zealand Self Drive
New Zealand in Style
- 15 Nights
- Auckland
- Bay of Islands
- Rotorua
- Christchurch
- Twizel
- Queenstown
New Zealand Fly Drive Holidays
Hike New Zealand The Ultimate Walking Holiday
- 13 Nights
- Auckland
- Rotorua
- Tongariro National Park
- Wellington
- Picton
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
New Zealand Self Drive
New Zealand Middle Earth Self Drive
- 13 Nights
- Auckland
- Blenheim
- Christchurch
- Tongariro National Park
- Wellington
- Lake Tekapo
- Queenstown
New Zealand Fly Drive Holidays
New Zealand Self Drive Lodge Holiday
- 15 Nights
- Auckland
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Wellington
- Marlborough Sounds
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
New Zealand Fly Drive Holidays
North Island's Lodges Fly Drive Holiday
- 15 Nights
- Auckland
- New Plymouth
- Napier
- Taupo
- Rotorua
New Zealand Fly Drive Holidays
South Island's Lodges Self Drive Holiday
- 14 Nights
- Christchurch
- Kaikoura
- Blenheim
- Abel Tasman
- Nelson NZ
- Hotitika
- Franz Josef
- Wanaka
- Queenstown
- Lake Tekapo
New Zealand Fly Drive Holidays
Complete New Zealand Self Drive
- 23 Nights
- Singapore
- Auckland
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Wellington
- Blenheim
- Kaikoura
- Franz Josef
- Wanaka
- Queenstown
- Christchurch
