Signature Tour

8 days

From: NZ$6549

Departure: Auckland

Destination: Wellington

Check Dates

Join us on this great journey through the North Island from Auckland to Wellington and explore volcanic geological peaks, burbling rivers and New Zealand's idyllic natural landscapes. 

 Highlights

  • Experience the Volcanic Plateau aboard the world-renowned Northern Explorer train journey
  • Escape to the bioluminescent glowworm caves of Waitomo 
  • Witness the engineering marvels of Raurimu Spiral 
  • Encounter the volcanic peaks of Middle Earth in Tongariro National Park
  • Marvel at the mesmerising coastal views of the Kāpiti Coast
  • Discover the sandstone cliffs of the Rangitīkei River Gorge
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour Director along this 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 

  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 1 Picnic Lunch
  • 4 Dinners
  • 3 Meals on the train

 

Accommodation

  • 4 to 4.5 Star Hotel (7 nights)
  • Twin Share 
  • Single Upgrade Available 

 

Minimum Age:

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

 

Group Size

Maximum of 20 people. 

Available Dates

Tour Code: SAW

Our Signature Auckland to Wellington tour departs on the following dates. To book your spot, either call us on +64 3 341 2698 or click the Book Now button and complete the enquiry form. You can choose to pay a 20% deposit and then pay the balance 66 days before departure.

Start Wellington

29 OCT 2024

 
 

days

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

5 NOV 2024

NZ$

6699

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

30 OCT 2024

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

6 NOV 2024

NZ$

6549

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

22 JAN 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

29 JAN 2025

NZ$

6549

per person

twin/share

 

Start Auckland

27 JAN 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

3 FEB 2025

NZ$

6549

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

19 FEB 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

26 FEB 2025

NZ$

6549

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

25 FEB 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

4 MAR 2025

NZ$

6749

per person

twin/share

 

Start Auckland

12 MAR 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

19 MAR 2025

NZ$

6549

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

2 APR 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

9 APR 2025

NZ$

6549

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

9 APR 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

16 APR 2025

NZ$

6549

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

1 APR 2025

 
 

days

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

8 APR 2025

NZ$

6699

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

29 APR 2025

 
 

days

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

6 MAY 2025

NZ$

6699

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

3 SEPT 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

10 SEPT 2025

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

24 SEPT 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

1 OCT 2025

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

30 SEPT 2025

 
 

days

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

1 OCT 2025

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

8 OCT 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

15 OCT 2025

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

15 OCT 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

22 OCT 2025

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

26 NOV 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

3 DEC 2025

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

10 DEC 2025

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

17 DEC 2025

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

14 JAN 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

21 JAN 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

21 JAN 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

28 JAN 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

4 FEB 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

11 FEB 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

18 FEB 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

25 FEB 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

25 FEB 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

4 MAR 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

18 MAR 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

25 MAR 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

1 APR 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

8 APR 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

7 APR 2026

 
 

days

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

14 APR 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

8 APR 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

15 APR 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Wellington

21 APR 2026

 
 

days

 
 
 

Finish Auckland

28 APR 2026

NZ$

6799

per person

twin/share

Start Auckland

15 APR 2026

 
 

days

8

 
 
 

Finish Wellington

22 APR 2026

NZ$

6799

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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