A full day of creative escape in food, wine, art, nature & more! Matakana - A popular getaway spot for locals and visitors alike. Matakana coast comes with memories to treasure. Spend a day marvelling at unspoiled countryside, indulging in wonderful food and wine, exploring riverside towns, and enjoying the special things to do around Auckland. Escape to a world of creative wonder. Be captivated by world-class galleries, gardens, food, wine and more. Discover an exquisite collection of art galleries, gardens, and sculptures exhibited to aworld-class standard at Sculptureum, Matakana.

Overnight stay in Auckland.

Travel in style from Auckland to this amazing destination located in the King Country of the Waikato takes about 3 hours when driving south from Auckland. Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves The enchanting Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. Ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky.

Enjoy a sumptuous BBQ buffet lunch at Waitomo Homestead.

Discover a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences in Ruakuri Cave on NZ's longest underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. Get up-close to the glow-worms in this solar powered cave. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls while getting up close and personal with the glow-worms.

Overnight stay in Rotorua.

Visit Te Puia Geothermal Valley on a Guided Tour to experience an authentic Māori Cultural Performance and visit the Arts Centre and get to see the beautiful Pohutu Geyser erupting 30 metres above the ground on a guided walking tour followed by a delicious Hangi Buffet lunch and continue exploring the geothermal city highlights by visiting the stunning locations in the heart of Rotorua. Explore historic gardens that surround a Tudor-style spa bath house and an ornate Mediterranean-style public swimming pool. Peer through the steam into ancient bubbling geothermal pools.

Enjoy the legendary Agrodome Farm Show and experience a tour of the 350-acre working farm. Witness a live sheep shearing demonstration.

Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

This day we start our morning exploring the geothermal city highlights by visiting the stunning locations in the heart of Rotorua. Explore historic gardens that surround a Tudor-style spa bath house and an ornate Mediterranean-style public swimming pool. Peer through the steam into ancient bubbling geothermal pools.

Have a devilishly good time at Hells Gate excite experience. Enjoy this thermal wonder land with our interactive guided or self-guided tour before relaxing in the geothermal muds and sulphur waters. Get down and dirty in a mud bath and unwind in a Sulphur spa overlooking a spectacular geothermal landscape, before cooling off in a beautiful spring-fed waterfall and cool plunge pool.

Enjoy an action packed half hour of jet boat thrills around Lake Rotorua! Feel the rush of adrenaline as our V8 engines blast you over the water up to 85 km/h, and our experienced drivers throw the boats into 360° spins.

Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

Discover the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana with the Full Waimangu Experience. You'll enjoy beautiful walking & hiking trails, woven through a natural geothermal ecosystem. Complete the experience with a 45 minute boat cruise around Lake Rotomahana, the final resting place of the Pink & White Terraces.

Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting at Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience. A journey into the heart of Māori Culture... an experience you will never forget! The most award-winning cultural attraction in New Zealand... Voted Top 10 best attraction in the World - a cultural experience like no other. Delivered with genuine heart and soul, Te Pā Tū, (formerly Tamaki Māori Village) offers a window in to a truly riveting, spirited way of life.

Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

Travel from Auckland to "One of the 20 Most Surreal Places in the World" and thousands of years in the making, this stunning landscape is nestled within a natural bush setting through spectacular nature at New Zealand's most colourful natural volcanic park. Walks through this unique geothermal area take between 30 and 75 minutes and provide a wide range of amazing photo opportunities and features including the worldfamous Champagne Pool, naturally coloured hot and cold springs, steaming ground, expansive vistas, huge volcanic craters and sinter terrace formations.

Be amazed by the majestic Huka Falls and explore the scenic beauty of Lake Taupō waterfront by stretching your legs along one of many lakeside walking trails and take a step away and enjoy the complete peace and quiet of water's edge picnic spots and elevated viewing areas.

Drive from Taupō town to Napier, New Zealand's Art Deco capital.

Overnight Stay in Napier.

Visit the world famous sights, suburbs, buildings and landmarks of our town. Take a walk back in time with a guided Art Deco walking tour and continue with a unique encounter to discover an exciting world above & below the water at the National Aquarium. Visit Penguin Cove & watch the world famous Little Penguins, see sharks, stingrays and fish swimming over you in the 1.5 million litre oceanarium. Spot a kiwi or Tuatara.

Overnight Stay in Napier.

Visit Bluff Hill lookout for spectacular views of your ship berthed directly below. Discover the house and grounds of your guide. View his colorful gardens and panoramic views of the Bay and hear about the 14 square kilometers of land reclaimed as a result of the 1931 earthquake.

Exclusive visits at Church Road Winery. From our winery tours and fascinating underground museum to Cellar Door wine tastings and delicious a la carte lunches. Church Road Winery is the place to discover, unwind and enjoy. The team creates highly acclaimed award-winning wines by using outstanding fruit from vineyards across Hawke¿s Bay, and a combination of traditional and modern winemaking techniques. Maybe you inspired by the history and heritage of the place, or you prefer tasting terroir vines, or you are keened to wine and food pairing, Church Road Winery got covered everything for you.

Travel out through orchards and vineyards to Te Mata Peak, views over the Heretunga Plains are spectacular.

On a clear day it is possible to see the snow capped peaks of Mt Ruapahu.

Overnight Stay in Napier.

Checkout hotel in Napier after breakfast and travel up to Lake Taupo.

Take a boat tour around the scenic Western Bays of Lake Taupō to see the huge Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay on Lake Taupo. The carvings have been hailed as one of New Zealand's most extraordinary artworks, and exploring them from the water is an unmissable experience!

Finally, we excite the senses, be tempted by an amazing array of 100% pure New Zealand honey, mead, natural health and wellbeing products and unique gift ideas. A unique taste experience with free honey, mead & liqueur tastings. Live beehive viewings and fascinating interactive displays. Discover health & wellness products, divine honey-based skincare products. Complete your experience by relaxing in lounge or gardens with a coffee or delicious honey ice-cream. Check in back to the hotel in Rotorua.

Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

Travel on the Skyline Gondola up the side of Mount Ngongotaha and experience spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city and steaming geothermal vistas. Once up top enjoy 5 luge rides to zip off with friends or family to discover who has the skills to master the Luge.

conclude your day with a dip in the hot thermal pools of Deluxe Lake Spa a geothermal bathing and soul soothing retreat, where you can experience wellness sourced from Rotorua¿ s very own backyard. Embrace nature's sanctuary and slip into five mineral hot pools overlooking Lake Rotorua.

Overnight Stay in Rotorua.

Experience the world famous Hobbiton Movie Set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes', the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic! Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies followed by a delicious buffet lunch served inside the festive Party Marquee. Your meal is served in a buffet style from a specially themed table, bursting with hobbit fare, with shared table seating to dine family style with your group.

Auckland Sightseeing Tour - Get to know Auckland¿s past and present with a day tour of its iconic and scenic city highlights. View the sky tower, Auckland Harbour bridge, drive alongside the waterfront on Tamaki Drive, visit Bastion point, Auckland domain and war memorial, Parnell village, Mt. Eden summit.

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland City and spend the day exploring Auckland's wine country, agricultural region, where you experience their heritage and tradition, whilst tasting their award winning orldrenowned wines. Experience a delicious lunch at a local vineyard restaurant surrounded by beautiful gardens and wander among the vines. Enjoy wine tastings at two locally owned vineyards and a delicious lunch with matching wines.

Drop off at designated location in Auckland

Fully guided return transfers and sightseeing

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey

Informative commentary on board as you travel

Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus

Complimentary high-speed internet on-board the minibus

Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities

Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish

Quality hand-picked accommodation selected to immerse you in your destination

Comprehensive sightseeing admission fees as specified in the itinerary

Pre-tour and Post-tour accommodation

International and domestic airfares

Visa & Insurance

Airport taxes

Any items or services not specified in the inclusions

Early check-in or late check-out of rooms

Lunch, dinner and any beverages unless specified in itinerary

Gratuities & personal expenses

Porterage Expenses

Any expenses personal in nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone/fax calls

Anything else not stated in tour inclusions

Any booking & online transaction charges