NORTHERN SPLENDOUR – SD 06 Nights/07 Days
Overview
Explore the scenic beauty and cultural charm of New Zealand with Floater Holidays on the “Northern Splendour – SD” journey covering Auckland, Waitomo, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Napier, and Wellington. Experience the perfect blend of vibrant city life, geothermal wonders, magical movie-set landscapes, coastal beauty, and rich cultural heritage as you journey through New Zealand’s stunning North Island. From the famous glowworm caves and Maori cultural experiences to scenic vineyards and breathtaking countryside drives, this unforgettable tour offers adventure, relaxation, and spectacular natural beauty at every step.
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Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Arrive Auckland
Upon arrival, collect your rental vehicle and self drive to your accommodation.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, located between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here.
Overnight: Auckland
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Auckland Zoo General Admission
Sky Tower
Orbit Restaurant Sky Tower
Auckland Harbour Sailing
Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue on to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else. Overnight: Rotorua
Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)
Waitomo-Matamata: 102km (approx 1hr, 20mins)
Matamata-Rotorua: 67km (approx 55mins)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES
· Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Rotorua
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Today you'll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest. Overnight: Rotorua
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Rotorua - Napier
There’s a bit of everything on today’s drive past Great Lake Taupo to Napier. Your scenic journey includes volcanic geography, fresh forest plantations, rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas.
Overnight: Napier
Rotorua - Napier: 220km (approx 2hrs, 55mins)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Napier
Following an earthquake in 1931, a rebuild saw Napier completely redesigned in the style of the times. Buildings were constructed in the Art Deco style with Maori motifs to give the city a unique New Zealand character. Today, the delightful seaside city of Napier has the extra-ordinary feeling of a time capsule with its seamless line of some of the world's finest 1930's architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Napier's unique history and architecture.
Overnight: Napier
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OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Napier - Wellington
Today's travel south may be via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge or through the beautiful Tuki Tuki Valley and Wairarapa Wine region to reach Wellington.
Set between a sparking harbour and rolling green hills the compact city of Wellington is best explored on foot. Great shopping, arts culture, cafes and restaurants are all within minutes of the city’s untouched nature spots. We recommend adding a guided tour of Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum for a greater insight into New Zealand's rich history and culture.
Overnight: Wellington
Napier - Wellington: 320km (approx 4hrs, 20mins)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES
Depart Wellington
Arrangements conclude today with the return of your rental car to Wellington Airport.
Please Note
(i) Rental Car "Days" are based on a 24 hour hire.
Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights' stay in that location.
Payment Terms & Conditions
- Complete amount (to be adjusted with the package cost) to be deposited at the time of booking.
- Remaining amount can be deposited in EMI
- Full and final payment to be paid 30 days prior to departure.
- Cancellation 60days prior to departure: 50% of the total amount will be refunded
- Cancellation 35 days prior to departure: No amount will be refunded
- Surcharges apply for any trade fair/special event/weekend OR any other event in city.
- Child age à 2-11 Above 11 years is considered as an adult.
- All rates and availability are subject to change at the time of booking.
- We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation, sightseeing tours and transfer of equal or higher standers.
- No refunds either in part or full will be made for any unused services in above package like ground transportation, meals, accommodation, Sightseeing tours.
- We are not responsible for any missed breakfast due to flight timings.
- We are not responsible for any baggage charges by any airlines for the clients.
- We are not responsible for any unavoidable circumstances/calamities.