Northern Wonders

4.0/5 Based on 1 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Fully Guided Coach Group Scenic
Our Price From 3,762 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 708 Per Person
 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Wellington
 Trip Finishes
Auckland
8 Day Northern Wonders Itinerary (AAT Kings)
Countries Explored: New Zealand
Trip Style
Best Buys
Departures
Accommodation
3 - 4 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
LWBA

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 8 Day Northern Wonders. While you could spend months exploring the North Island of New Zealand on a tour, if you’re travelling in the right company, you can immerse yourself in the highlights in a week. Discover Wellington’s coolest wine bars, drop in on Rotorua’s hot springs, find a pretty perch on a Bay of Islands tour, get your glow on during a Waitomo Caves tour, then ease into Auckland’s harbour-side lifestyle.

Itinerary

New Zealand's cool little capital, Wellington is the kind of place you could easily lose yourself in for a day. Good thing you arrived early. Check out one of the city's oh-so-hip cafés before exploring Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, home to an extraordinary collection of artefacts, including an eye-opening exhibit dedicated to Māori history. Time to meet your fellow adventure-seekers before your tour of the North Island of New Zealand. Stay: Travelodge Wellington

The Kapiti Coast is the summer playground of Wellingtonians - for good reason. You'll follow in local footsteps as you make your way along a road that unfolds in a broad panorama of Lake Taupo, the largest (and perhaps bluest) of its kind in the country. It's a landscape almost as otherworldly as Rotorua, where mud pops and jettisons from bubbling geysers, and steam rushes skywards from cracks in the Earth.

Tonight, delve deep into Maori culture and traditions at Te Puia. Your dinner, a hangi cooked underground, is served while you overlook the spectacular geothermal valley. The highlight is a Maori cultural performance in the beautifully carved meeting house, Te Aronui a Rua. (B/L/D) Stay: Ibis Rotorua Hotel (2 Nights)

If there's a New Zealand city where you want free time, Rotorua is it. Go your own way today, perhaps blissing out in the Polynesian Spa's thermal springs (we recommend a mud wrap). Who knew nature was this relaxing? Or discovering endangered birds on a working kiwi nursery and hatchery.

And then there's the natural drama at Whakarewarewa, a geothermal reserve and the country's only living Māori village, home to famous Pohutu Geyser and the bubbling beauty of mud pools. Hobbit fans will want to take advantage of the opportunity to tour the sights featured in The Lord of the Rings movies at Hobbiton. These beautiful landscapes are not only a bucket list tour for Hobbit fans, but a gorgeous countryside getaway. (B)

The Waitomo Caves are radiant - quite literally. While cruising cavernous underground waterways, your route is cast in a magical light by thousands of glowworms. It's a fairytale start to your day. One that only gets better as you descend on Auckland, the ‘City of Sails'. You'll discover how it got its moniker while gazing over its two yacht-studded harbours from the lookout at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. What a city, as your tour of Auckland reveals. (B/D) Stay: Holiday Inn Express, Auckland

Your journey north to New Zealand's Bay of Islands is not short of drama - discover 140 droplets of land ringed by turquoise sea at the top of the country. It's undeniably beautiful, but it also holds a special historical secret: this is where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, between Captain William Hobson and Māori chiefs. Your guide, likely an ancestor of one of the original signatories, will explain the significance of the site, while pointing out the world's largest ceremonial war canoe and a carved meeting house. (B/D) Stay: Copthorne Resort Bay of Islands, Garden Rooms (2 Nights)

Go as fast or as slow as you like today - there's no rush, and no agenda. Talk to your Travel Director to organise leisurely jaunts up to Cape Reinga, the very top of New Zealand, via idyllic Ninety Mile Beach. Or glide around on an historic tall ship, enjoy local drops on a wine tour of the region. If you're a history buff, you may want to join a tour of Russell and learn more about the settling of the Bay of Islands. The choice is yours. (B)

You're about to reach the very tip of New Zealand, as your tour takes you to Whangarei - the county's northern-most city. This is and a place where waterfalls meet beaches, galleries meet museums. It's like the country in a tantalising snapshot - a union of nature and forward-thinking culture. Explore at your leisure before sinking back into your coach seat for the mesmerising commute back to Auckland. Ask your Travel Director for tips on where to dine; Auckland is a bit of a culinary hotspot. (B) Stay: Holiday Inn Express, Auckland

The only bad day in your Auckland tour is the one where you have to bid farewell. On your journey home, just remember how much pleasure you have packed into this last week. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Rotorua is hot, in more ways than one. Steaming geysers, bubbling mud pools and mineral-rich springs are the beating heart of this geothermal valley.
  • Auckland and Wellington are a bit like foodie paradise for gourmands. Ask your Travel Director to point you in the direction of top bars and restaurants.
  • Ziplining through the forest, soaking in thermal springs, meeting endangered wildlife – how you spend your free time in Rotorua is up to you.
  • The Waitomo Caves are the stuff fairytales are made of. Illuminate your day cruising this limestone network, cast in the magical light of glowworms.
  • The ‘Eat My Lunch' program that you support helps ensure that kids across New Zealand go to school with a packed lunch. Because no child deserves to be hungry.

  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver
  • 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Fiordland National Park
  • Centrally located premium 3.5-star hotels

  • 7 Full Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunch
  • 2 Dinners
  • 1 Highlight Dinner

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
  • Water bottle
  • Warm layers in cooler months
  • Camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Day 1: Flights to arrive by 2:00pm into Wellington Airport
  • Day 8: Flights to depart after any time from Auckland Airport

  • Low level of fitness required

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.

Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Northern Wonders' Reviews

4.0
AVG. RATING 4.0 / 5
1 Review
5 Star
4 Star
100%
3 Star
2 Star
1 Star
Met all my expectations and was good value for money 0 , Australia, Jan 2011
This was the 2nd tour I have booked for a group of travellers to NZ through Global Journeys. Once again your friendly, professional and efficient service made the process very easy from the very first contact with Georgina. Our tour and was well organised with great accommodation, meals and included sightseeing. Overall it met all my expectations and ...read more was good value for money.
Play Youtube Video

Brochure

New Zealand

AAT Kings New Zealand (2023-24)

Know that there is no comparison to the adventures awaiting you; within these pages you’ll discover snow-dusted mountain ranges, untouched natural havens, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal wonders. With AAT Kings, you’ll go behind the scenes, it’s what 100 years of expertise allows you to uncover. Remarkable experiences that many unknowingly pass...more by – these unexpected moments are the memories you treasure the most.

Availability

Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
Wednesday 24 Apr 2024
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Wednesday 11 Sep 2024
Wednesday 18 Sep 2024
Status
From: $4,470
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 09 Oct 2024
Wednesday 16 Oct 2024
Status
From: $4,023 $3,983
Save $40 Enquire
Wednesday 23 Oct 2024
Wednesday 30 Oct 2024
Status
From: $4,470
  N/A
Wednesday 30 Oct 2024
Wednesday 06 Nov 2024
Status
From: $4,470
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 06 Nov 2024
Wednesday 13 Nov 2024
Status
From: $4,470 $3,983
Save $487 Enquire
Wednesday 13 Nov 2024
Wednesday 20 Nov 2024
Status
From: $4,470
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 27 Nov 2024
Wednesday 04 Dec 2024
Status
From: $4,247 $4,205
Save $42 Enquire
Wednesday 04 Dec 2024
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
Status
From: $4,470
  N/A
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
Status
From: $4,470
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
Wednesday 25 Dec 2024
Status
From: $4,470 $3,762
Save $708 Enquire
Wednesday 25 Dec 2024
Wednesday 01 Jan 2025
Status
From: $4,470
  N/A
Wednesday 01 Jan 2025
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
Wednesday 15 Jan 2025
Status
From: $4,605 $4,513
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 15 Jan 2025
Wednesday 22 Jan 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Wednesday 22 Jan 2025
Wednesday 29 Jan 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  Sold Out
Wednesday 29 Jan 2025
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
Wednesday 12 Feb 2025
Status
From: $4,605 $4,513
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 12 Feb 2025
Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
Wednesday 26 Feb 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  Sold Out
Wednesday 26 Feb 2025
Wednesday 05 Mar 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 05 Mar 2025
Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
Status
From: $4,605 $4,513
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Status
From: $4,605 $4,513
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Wednesday 02 Apr 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  N/A
Wednesday 02 Apr 2025
Wednesday 09 Apr 2025
Status
From: $4,605
  Sold Out
Wednesday 16 Apr 2025
Wednesday 23 Apr 2025
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Wednesday 07 May 2025
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Wednesday 10 Sep 2025
Wednesday 17 Sep 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Wednesday 08 Oct 2025
Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
Wednesday 05 Nov 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 05 Nov 2025
Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
Status
From: $4,920 $4,822
Save $98 Enquire
Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
Wednesday 19 Nov 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 26 Nov 2025
Wednesday 03 Dec 2025
Status
From: $4,920 $4,822
Save $98 Enquire
Wednesday 03 Dec 2025
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025
Wednesday 24 Dec 2025
Status
From: $4,920 $4,822
Save $98 Enquire
Wednesday 24 Dec 2025
Wednesday 31 Dec 2025
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Wednesday 31 Dec 2025
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
Status
From: $4,920
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026
Status
From: $5,055 $4,954
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
Wednesday 28 Jan 2026
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Wednesday 28 Jan 2026
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
Status
From: $5,055 $4,954
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
Status
From: $5,055 $4,954
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
Status
From: $5,055 $4,954
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
Status
From: $5,055 $4,954
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026
Status
From: $5,055
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
Status
From: $5,055 $4,954
Save $101 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
Status
From: $5,055 $4,954
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 17 Apr 2024
Wednesday 24 Apr 2024
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Wednesday 11 Sep 2024
Wednesday 18 Sep 2024
Status
From: $5,790
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 09 Oct 2024
Wednesday 16 Oct 2024
Status
From: $5,211 $5,159
Save $52 Enquire
Wednesday 23 Oct 2024
Wednesday 30 Oct 2024
Status
From: $5,790
  N/A
Wednesday 30 Oct 2024
Wednesday 06 Nov 2024
Status
From: $5,790
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 06 Nov 2024
Wednesday 13 Nov 2024
Status
From: $5,790 $5,159
Save $631 Enquire
Wednesday 13 Nov 2024
Wednesday 20 Nov 2024
Status
From: $5,790
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 27 Nov 2024
Wednesday 04 Dec 2024
Status
From: $5,501 $5,446
Save $55 Enquire
Wednesday 04 Dec 2024
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
Status
From: $5,790
  N/A
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
Status
From: $5,790
  N/A
Exclusive Deal
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
Wednesday 25 Dec 2024
Status
From: $5,790 $4,873
Save $917 Enquire
Wednesday 25 Dec 2024
Wednesday 01 Jan 2025
Status
From: $5,790
  N/A
Wednesday 01 Jan 2025
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 08 Jan 2025
Wednesday 15 Jan 2025
Status
From: $5,965 $5,873
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 15 Jan 2025
Wednesday 22 Jan 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Wednesday 22 Jan 2025
Wednesday 29 Jan 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  Sold Out
Wednesday 29 Jan 2025
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
Wednesday 12 Feb 2025
Status
From: $5,965 $5,873
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 12 Feb 2025
Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
Wednesday 26 Feb 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  Sold Out
Wednesday 26 Feb 2025
Wednesday 05 Mar 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 05 Mar 2025
Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
Status
From: $5,965 $5,873
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Status
From: $5,965 $5,873
Save $92 Enquire
Wednesday 26 Mar 2025
Wednesday 02 Apr 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  N/A
Wednesday 02 Apr 2025
Wednesday 09 Apr 2025
Status
From: $5,965
  Sold Out
Wednesday 16 Apr 2025
Wednesday 23 Apr 2025
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Wednesday 07 May 2025
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Wednesday 10 Sep 2025
Wednesday 17 Sep 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Wednesday 08 Oct 2025
Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
Wednesday 05 Nov 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 05 Nov 2025
Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
Status
From: $6,375 $6,277
Save $98 Enquire
Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
Wednesday 19 Nov 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 26 Nov 2025
Wednesday 03 Dec 2025
Status
From: $6,375 $6,277
Save $98 Enquire
Wednesday 03 Dec 2025
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Wednesday 10 Dec 2025
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 17 Dec 2025
Wednesday 24 Dec 2025
Status
From: $6,375 $6,277
Save $98 Enquire
Wednesday 24 Dec 2025
Wednesday 31 Dec 2025
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Wednesday 31 Dec 2025
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
Status
From: $6,375
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 07 Jan 2026
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026
Status
From: $6,550 $6,449
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
Wednesday 28 Jan 2026
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Wednesday 28 Jan 2026
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
Status
From: $6,550 $6,449
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 18 Feb 2026
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
Status
From: $6,550 $6,449
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
Status
From: $6,550 $6,449
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 11 Mar 2026
Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 18 Mar 2026
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
Status
From: $6,550 $6,449
Save $101 Enquire
Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026
Status
From: $6,550
  N/A
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 01 Apr 2026
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
Status
From: $6,550 $6,449
Save $101 Enquire
Exclusive Savings
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
Status
From: $6,550 $6,449
Save $101 Enquire
Show more dates...
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. We guarantee the lowest price in Australia. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by AAT Kings. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from AAT Kings. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

Similar Tours

9 Day Southern Spotlight (AAT Kings)

9 Days Christchurch Christchurch

Operated By: AAT Kings

From 4,346
Save 819
9 Day Southern Wonders (AAT Kings)

9 Days Christchurch Christchurch

Operated By: AAT Kings

From 4,346
Save 819
8 Day Northern Spotlight (AAT Kings)

8 Days Auckland Wellington

Operated By: AAT Kings

From 3,762
Save 708
7 Day Iconic North (AAT Kings)

7 Days Auckland Wellington

Operated By: AAT Kings

From 3,762
Save 730