Classic Tour

6 days

From: NZ$3399

Departure: Auckland

Destination: Wellington

Check Dates

Explore New Zealand’s bustling cities and quaint towns in Auckland, Ohakune, and Wellington. Enjoy this guided scenic tour through the North Island, passing volcanic peaks, rolling hills, engineering marvels and sparkling coastlines.

Highlights

  • Experience the Volcanic Plateau by world-renowned Northern Explorer train journey
  • Encounter the volcanic peaks of Middle Earth in Tongariro National Park
  • Witness the engineering marvels of Raurimu Spiral 
  • Marvel at the mesmerising coastal views of the Kapiti Coast
  • Discover the sandstone cliffs of the Rangatikei River Gorge
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour Director throughout your great journey

 

Travel Northbound: Wellington to Auckland Tours Available 

What you get along the way

Transportation

  • Northern Explorer Scenic Train
  • Private Coaches to reach regional gems
  • Private shuttles (excluding airport arrival)
  • Porterage
  • Fully Guided

Minimum Age

  • 16 years and over
  • Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Meals

  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners
  • 2 Train Meals on the Northern Explorer

Accommodation

  • 3 – 4 Star Hotel (5 nights)
  • Twin Share
  • Single Upgrade Available

Group Size

Maximum of 35 people.

Available Dates - September 2026 to April 2027

Product Code: CAW

Our 2026 and 2027 season of Classic Northern Highlights Tour departs on the following dates. To book your place, either call us on 0800 872 467 (+64 4 495 0775) or click the Book Now button and complete the enquiry form. You can choose to pay 20% and then pay the balance 66 days before departure.

Start Auckland

11 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

16 SEPT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

18 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

23 SEPT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

25 SEPT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

30 SEPT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

2 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

7 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

9 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

14 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

16 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

21 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

23 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

28 OCT 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

30 OCT 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

4 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

6 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

11 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

13 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

18 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

20 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

25 NOV 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

27 NOV 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

2 DEC 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

4 DEC 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

9 DEC 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

11 DEC 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

16 DEC 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

22 JAN 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

27 JAN 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

29 JAN 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

3 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

5 FEB 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

10 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

12 FEB 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

17 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

19 FEB 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

24 FEB 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

5 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

10 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

12 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

17 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

19 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

24 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

26 MAR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

31 MAR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

2 APR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

7 APR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

23 APR 2027

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

28 APR 2027

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

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Solo Traveller Options

Guaranteed Share: If you are a solo traveller, you can choose the guaranteed Share option, and we will match you with another solo traveller of the same gender in a twin-bedded room. If we can't match you with another solo traveller, we will cover the Single Supplement cost.

Single Supplement: If you are a Solo Traveller and would like a room to yourself, you can select to pay the Single Supplement when confirming your booking.

 

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