DETAILED DAY WISE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive in Auckland
• Arrive in Auckland - The largest city and the main transport hub of New Zealand, Auckland offers plenty of shopping, dining, and scenic locations for the travelers. With a pleasant climate, Polynesian culture, and outstanding food and wine, the City of Sails is a must-visit place in New Zealand. Auckland has diverse landscapes including rainforests, golden sand beaches, and stunning coastlines.
• On arriving at the airport, pick up your rental car from the airport and drive to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities.
• Spend the day relaxing and taking in the breath-taking sights this colourful city has to offer.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in the comforts of your room.
Day 2 - Auckland - Coromandel
• Wake up and grab a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
• Depart from Auckland and travel along Seabird Coast towards the Coromandel Peninsula. En route, you can disembark at the Miranda Shorebird Centre or Rapaura Watergarden (entry price is not included in the package). Pass through the Thames to reach Coromandel. Coromandel is popular for its pristine beaches, beautiful forests, and laid-back vibe, and it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in New Zealand.
• Take some time to explore the area before heading to your accommodation to check-in.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.
(Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)
Day 3 - Coromandel
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel
• Spend a day in Coromandel and visit the most famous beaches here, which include Hot Water Beach, Hahei, Cooks Beach, and Cathedral Cove. The white sandy beaches make Coromandel a favorite place among the tourists. These beaches serve as great spots to fish, surf, and snorkel. You can enjoy a swim in the serene waters if the weather permits.
• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Coromandel - Tauranga
• After a lovely breakfast at the hotel, prepare for the next leg of your New Zealand tour.
• Wake up to a beautiful morning and spend your day at leisure. Relax for a while or take a stroll through the streets. Explore the local culture and traditions. Try one of the optional activities that include golf, fishing trip, horse riding, visiting local museums, or shops, etc.
• Later, in the afternoon, head to Tauranga.
(Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)
Day 5 - Tauranga - Rotorua
• Good morning! Breakfast is ready and served at the hotel
• A wonderful day awaits you as we are set to explore Tauranga end-to-end and interact with the locals.
Tauranga, New Zealand’s fifth largest city, attracts you with a beautiful harbor, a warm climate, and a relaxed lifestyle. Then, head to Te Puke along the coast. Once you reach Te Puke, enjoy a guided
tour of a kiwifruit orchard at Kiwi 360. Visit the famous Comvita Visitor Centre, famous for the healing properties of Manuka honey.
• Later, head to Rotorua, a place that is filled with the fascinating Maori culture.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 - Rotorua
• After a lip-smacking breakfast at the hotel, get ready to experience the energy of Rotorua
• Today marks the day to experience the best of Rotorua.
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs Nature Park to watch the trout, birds, and wildlife of New Zealand. Then, head to the Agrodome for a farm show featuring sheepdog demonstrations, cow milking, and an introduction to the stars of the sheep industry. You can spend the afternoon at leisure.
• In the evening, enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi feast and a concert and later return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
(Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)
Day 7 - Rotorua - Matamata - Auckland
• Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and then embark on a journey to Auckland on this day.
• In the morning, begin your return trip to Auckland, passing through the lush Waikato farmlands.
• En route, take a guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata and watch Peter Jackson’s Middle- earth. Hobbiton Movie Set offers you the sights, smells, sounds, and tastes of The Shire- Hobbit's home as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.
• Later, stay at Auckland overnight- the final night of the tour.
Day 8 - Departure
• On the last day of your trip, head to the airport for your flight back home. Return your rental car and go back with a bunch of wonderful memories from the trip.
