Classic Tour

6 days

From: NZ$3299

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

 

Meals 

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

 

Accommodation

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

 

Minimum Age:

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

 

Group Size

Maximum of 35 people. 

Available Dates

Product Code: CAW

Our 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

13 DEC 2024

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

18 DEC 2024

NZ$

3299

per person

twin/share

 

Start Wellington

17 DEC 2024

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

22 DEC 2024

NZ$

NZ$3599

3239

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

17 JAN 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

22 JAN 2025

NZ$

3299

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

21 JAN 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

26 JAN 2025

NZ$

NZ$3599

$3239

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

7 FEB 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

12 FEB 2025

NZ$

3299

per person

twin/share

 

Start Auckland

5 SEPT 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

10 SEPT 2025

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

12 SEPT 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

17 SEPT 2025

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

3 OCT 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

8 OCT 2025

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

14 NOV 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

19 NOV 2025

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

5 DEC 2025

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

10 DEC 2025

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

13 JAN 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

18 JAN 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

3 FEB 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

8 FEB 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

13 FEB 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

18 FEB 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

13 MAR 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

18 MAR 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

27 MAR 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

1 APR 2026

NZ$

3399

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

28 APR 2026

 
 

days

6

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

3 MAY 2026

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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