7D6N New Zealand Northern Splendour ( Self Drive )

New Zealand Northern Splendour  Embrace awesome earth forces, geothermal hot spots, a forest cloaked interior, Art Deco architecture and beautiful valleys. Enjoy a variety of scenery on this extensive North Island itinerary. You may combine it with your preferred South Island tour for a complete New Zealand experience.

7D6N New Zealand Northern Splendour ( Self Drive ) GV2 

AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - HOBBITON - ROTORUA - NAPIER - WELLINGTON

Package Includes : 

• 6 Day Rental Car Hire (Compact) 
• 6 Nights Accommodation at Standard Hotels (Optional Breakfast add on S$200 per person throughout) 
• Waitomo Glow Worm Tour 
• Hobbition Movie Set 
• Waimangu Volcanic Valley
• Redwoods Treewalk Nightlights
• Art Deco Guided Tour
• Private Touring & Independent Coach Tours can be arranged upon request 

Self Drive : Compact SUV ( CFAR / CFAV )

Standard Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1418  |  Single $ 1988  | Triple $ 1138 

Superior Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1508  |  Single $ 2208  | Triple $ 1218 

First Class Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1698  |  Single $ 2548  | Triple $ 1298

Option to add on breakfast $ 188 per person 

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Self Drive : Intermediate SUV ( IFAR)

Standard Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1438  |  Single $ 1998  | Triple $ 1148

Superior Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1528  |  Single $ 2218  | Triple $ 1228 

First Class Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1718  |  Single $ 2558  | Triple $ 1308 

Option to add on breakfast $ 188 per person 

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Self Drive : Full Size SUV ( FFAR)

Standard Hotels

Twin / Double $ 1538  |  Single $ 2108  | Triple $ 1218 

Superior Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1638  |  Single $ 2328  | Triple $ 1308

First Class Hotels 

Twin / Double $ 1818  |  Single $ 2668  | Triple $ 1378 

Option to add on breakfast $ 188 per person 

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7 days / 6 nights Northern Splendour Itinerary 

DAY 1  Arrive Auckland
Depending on your preferred travel choice, you will either be met and privately transferred, or self drive to your accommodation. Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, located between two harbours with gentle sandy shores on the east coast and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west coast. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here. Overnight: Auckland
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES :  Te Wao Nui at Auckland Zoo ,  Auckland Sky Tower ,  Orbit Restaurant Set Menu Dinner ,  Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise 

DAY 2 Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Journey through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Continue to Matamata for a charming tour of unique, character Hobbit homes, gardens and the watering hole just as you see in the movies. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue on to Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else. Overnight: Rotorua
Auckland-Waitomo: 195km (approx 2hrs, 30mins)
Waitomo-Matamata: 102km (approx 1hr, 20mins)
Matamata-Rotorua: 67km (approx 55mins)
INCLUDED ACTIVITES :  Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour ,  Hobbiton Movie Set
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES :  Polynesian Spa - Deluxe Lake Spa 

DAY 3 Rotorua
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Today you'll visit one of the local geothermal attractions before a sensory evening display in the forest.  Overnight: Rotorua
INCLUDED ACTIVITES :  Waimangu Geothermal Valley &  Treewalk Nightlights
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES :  Skyline Gondola & Luge 

DAY 4  Rotorua - Napier
There’s a bit of everything on today’s drive past Great Lake Taupo to Napier. Your scenic journey includes volcanic geography, fresh forest plantations, rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas. Overnight: Napier 
Rotorua - Napier: 220km (approx 2hrs, 55mins)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES :  Hawkes Bay Twilight Tour

 DAY 5  Napier
Following an earthquake in 1931, a rebuild saw Napier completely redesigned in the style of the times. Buildings were constructed in the Art Deco style with Maori motifs to give the city a unique New Zealand character. Today, the delightful seaside city of Napier has the extraordinary feeling of a time capsule with its seamless line of some of the world's finest 1930's architecture. Enjoy a guided tour of Napier's unique history and architecture. Overnight: Napier
INCLUDED ACTIVITES :    Art Deco Morning Walk

OPTIONAL ACTIVITES :  Panoramic Taste of Wine Tour 

DAY 6  Napier - Wellington
Today's travel south may be via the spectacular Manawatu Gorge or through the beautiful Tuki Tuki Valley and Wairarapa Wine region to reach Wellington.
Set between a sparking harbour and rolling green hills the compact city of Wellington is best explored on foot. Great shopping, arts culture, cafes and restaurants are all within minutes of the city’s untouched nature spots. Te Papa, New Zealand's National Museum offers FREE admission but you might like to include a guided tour for a greater insight into New Zealand's  rich history and culture. Overnight: Wellington 
Napier - Wellington: 320km (approx 4hrs, 20mins)
OPTIONAL ACTIVITES :  Zealandia by Day Tour ,  Introducing Te Papa Tour 

DAY 7  Depart Wellington
Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or return of your rental car.

Please Note
(i) Rental Car "Days" are based on a 24 hour hire.
Early arrivals into and/or late departures out of New Zealand may necessitate a longer hire period.
(ii) Adding Optional Tours may necessitate an additional nights' stay in that location