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New Zealand: Best of the North Island

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 Trip Length
7 Days
 Trip Starts
Auckland
 Trip Finishes
Wellington
7 Day New Zealand: Best of the North Island Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: New Zealand
Trip Style
18-to-Thirtysomethings
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Fully Guided
Trip Code
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Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 7 Day New Zealand: Best of the North Island. Now's the time to explore New Zealand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. New Zealand’s North Island may be the smaller of the two, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in adventure. Over this seven-day tour, you'll hop in a sea kayak to explore a secluded harbour, learn about Maori culture from the source, and experience the mighty Haka. There's no better way to live, breathe, and paddle the New Zealand experience.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. There are no activities until an evening welcome meeting, so head out and enjoy the city. Stay: Attic Backpackers

Travel to Raglan, a cool coastal town famous for its black sand beach and surf break. You’ll kayak to a remote part of the harbour for a boat cruise and lunch, before heading to our accommodation, close to the action in Raglan this evening. Stay: Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge (B/L)

Head down to the beach for an included surf lesson. The afternoon is free to do what you choose. Stay: Raglan Backpackers & Waterfront Lodge (B/D)

Another day, another chance to explore! Today the group will begin journeying to Rotorua with a stop along the way in Waitomo. Here you can choose to go caving in the famous Waitomo Caves, where you will see glow worms light up the cave's ceiling just like stars in the night sky. Next up is Rotorua, notable for its geothermal activity. In the evening you'll visit a thermal valley for an engaging cultural experience by night at the Te Puia Village. Stay: Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua (B)

Spend a free morning in fascinating Rotorua. Opt to explore hot springs, walking past bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools, or go on a white-water rafting excursion. Depart Rotorua in the afternoon and travel to Taupo. Along the way stop for a visit to Rainbow Mountain Reserve for a short walk to a volcano. Then, continue on for a visit to the mighty Huka Falls. These impressive falls are not to be missed on the North Island. Arrive in Taupo, home to New Zealand's largest lake and the world's biggest crater lake in the evening. Stay: Based by the Lake (B)

Travel to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Arrive early enough for a visit to the National Museum, Te Papa. Take a short walk from our accommodation to see the sights of the central business district. Finish the day off with an optional night on the town. Stay: Cambridge Hotel (B)

Depart at any time. Alas, your trip has come to an end. However, who says you have to go home? Why not add on another tour so you can keep exploring this stunning part of the world. After all, does anyone ever regret extending a vacation? (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Surf world-famous waves.
  • Learn about Maori culture in a geothermal valley.
  • Get the adrenaline pumping in Rotorua.
  • Dance the night away in Wellington.

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Hands-On Moment: Surf Lesson, Raglan
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Wellington
  • Lake Taupo Sailboat Trip (Lake Taupo)
  • Sea kayaking excursion (Raglan)
  • Surf lesson in Raglan
  • Maori cultural experience
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hostels (6 Nights, multi-share with 4-6 people)
  • Please note that multi-share accommodation is very popular in New Zealand and is the way you will be spending most of your nights. This may involve 4-6 group members sharing and even (on rare occasions) dormitory-style rooms for the whole group. It is also worth noting that all multi-share accommodation is generally split by gender in New Zealand. The majority of accommodation will have shared bathroom facilities. We have specifically chosen unique accommodations to give local flavour to your trip.
  • Where we use multi-share hostels, rooming requests of any kind cannot be taken.
  • Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. Towels and soap are not always provided at overnight stops, so it's best to bring your own for bathing. Bathroom and showering facilities are shared and are very rarely en-suite. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides

  • 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

  • Private vehicle, boat, kayak, walking

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