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9 Day Signature North Island

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Destination:
Auckland, New Zealand
Duration:
8 Nights
Offer ends:
31 May 2025
Valid for travel:
2 Sept 2025, 10 May 2026, Enquire for other departure dates Nov 2025 – Mar 2026.

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Explore New Zealand’s North Island and experience the history, culture and beautiful scenery on display. Visit Auckland, dubbed the "City of Sails", the sub-tropical region of the Bay of Islands, Hobbiton Movie Set Tour and Lunch, the geothermal wonder of Rotorua including a traditional Māori Hangi and Concert, the art deco city of Napier, and the “Coolest little Capital”, Wellington. Enjoy travelling in premium economy comfort with a mid-size group of up to 32 travellers, fully escorted.

  • Explore the famous Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tour with lunch
  • Discover the beauty of New Zealand from the water with a Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise in the Bay of Islands
  • Explore the geothermal wonder of Rotorua 
  • Immerse yourself in the culture with a traditional Māori Hāngi and Concert 
  • A city sights tour of Auckland, Napier and Wellington

Advertised price based on departure from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane 

Departing Adelaide, Hobart or Launceston from $5,869* per person twin share

Departing Perth from $6,109* per person twin share

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Inclusions

  • Return airfares from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
  • Personalised meet and greet on arrival
  • Return airport transfers in New Zealand
  • 32 premium economy comfort seats on a full-size coach
  • Experienced Tour Leader
  • 8 nights ★★★★ accommodation, including 2 two-night stays
  • 1 cruise
  • All sightseeing and prepaid attractions
  • 15 meals, including breakfast daily

Itinerary

On arrival into Auckland, you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. This evening enjoy a complimentary pre-dinner drink when you meet your Tour Leader and travelling companions for dinner.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Auckland

Depart Auckland and travel to Matakohe for a visit and informative talk at the Kauri Museum. Travel via Whangarei to Paihia, situated in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the location of the signing of the treaty between the Māori tribes and the British Government in 1840.

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands (2 nights) 

Today is a free day. Choose from the many optional activities available, including the Cape Reinga coach trip via Ninety Mile Beach or a spectacular scenic flight. This evening is also free, you may like to enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise (optional).

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands 

This morning cruise through the beautiful Bay of Islands to Cape Brett, where a historic lighthouse keeps watch over Piercy Island, or as it is popularly known, the ‘Hole in the Rock’. Keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life. Return to Paihia and travel south via Whangarei to Auckland. This evening is free to explore the local eateries surrounding your hotel.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Auckland

This morning, enjoy a city sights tour before departing Auckland. Journey through the picturesque countryside to Hobbiton for a buffet lunch. A guided tour of the 12-acre set, will take you past whimsical Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the Green Dragon Inn. You can now venture beyond the door and into an authentic Hobbit Hole interior for a fully immersive experience.

Hotel: Pullman Rotorua (2 nights)

Today begins with a gondola ride and breakfast at Skyline Rotorua where spectacular views are on offer. There is also time for a thrilling luge ride! Next stop is Agrodome for an action-packed hour of farming entertainment and education that is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before travelling to Te Puia to see the boiling mud pools and awesome geysers that Rotorua is famous for. This evening enjoy a Hāngi feast, prepared in the traditional way, over hot coals and buried in the ground. This is followed by an entertaining Māori cultural performance which features the graceful poi dance and ferocious haka.

Hotel: Pullman Rotorua

Depart Rotorua and travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Huka Falls and Lake Taupo. Continue to Napier known as ‘The Art Deco Capital’, where the most comprehensive collection of art deco buildings in the world can be found. Board the Hawke’s Bay Express and hear informative commentary on the city’s fascinating history. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore the city.

Hotel: Scenic Hotel Te Pania

This morning, travel south to Wellington. A highlight will be time to explore Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition at Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum. Cutting edge technology brings these stories to life through the eyes of New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Enjoy a city tour of New Zealand’s capital, showcasing its rich history and vibrant culture. This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink and reminisce on memories shared with your new friends at the farewell dinner.

Hotel: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Time to say goodbye. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 25 Mar 2025 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge.  All savings are included in the advertised price. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Grand Pacific Tours and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details.

 *Conditions apply. Prices valid ex BNE, SYD & MEL (economy class) and include prepaid taxes (subject to change). Enquire for prices from other ports. **Travel on Sep 2025 and May 2026 seasonal departures and save $600 per couple ($300 per person). All other departures will save $200 per person off the brochure price. Maximum savings are reflected in the advertised prices. Special Offer is valid on new bookings only until 31 May 2025 for travel Sep 2025 – May 2026. Not to be used in conjunction with any other special offer; not applicable on group departures; can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Must quote “Helloworld Travel Campaign” at time of booking.

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$5,539* | per person twin share ex SYD, MEL or BNE
Save up to $600* per couple
Destination:
Auckland, New Zealand
Duration:
8 Nights
Offer ends:
31 May 2025
Valid for travel:
2 Sept 2025, 10 May 2026
Enquire for other departure dates Nov 2025 – Mar 2026.
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