5-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
$189,25/Person
Experience the scenic heart of New Zealand’s North Island on this 5-day journey from Wellington to Auckland. Travel through dramatic landscapes, geothermal wonders, cultural landmarks, and charming towns. Highlights include the volcanic plateau of Tongariro, Rotorua’s geothermal attractions and Māori culture, the glowworm-lit caves of Waitomo, and vibrant Auckland. This tour is ideal for travellers wanting a relaxed, one-way North Island experience with iconic stops along the way.
Highlights
- Scenic drive through Tongariro National Park
- Lake Taupō views and Huka Falls
- Rotorua geothermal attractions & Māori culture
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided experience
- Auckland city highlights
- Diverse North Island landscapes
Special Notes
- Itinerary order may vary due to weather or road conditions
- Moderate walking involved at geothermal parks and caves
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Optional activities can be arranged on request at an additional cost
- Accommodation upgrades available on request
Note: 10 hours service per day. $130 NZD per hour overtime
Included and Excluded
- 5-day guided tour with professional driver-guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Complimentry Bottled Water
- Selected Rotorua geothermal attraction visit
- Wellington city pick-up & Auckland city drop-off
- Meals unless specified
- Optional activities (e.g. Māori cultural evening & hangi, Skyline Gondola)
- Personal expenses & travel insurance
- Any activity not listed under “Inclusions”
Tour Plan
Tour Duration :6-7 hours
- Depart Wellington and travel north along the Kapiti Coast before entering the central volcanic plateau. Enjoy scenic views of Tongariro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overnight: Tongariro / National Park area
Wellington → Tongariro National Park
- Continue to Lake Taupō, New Zealand’s largest lake. Stop at the powerful Huka Falls before travelling on to Rotorua, the cultural and geothermal capital of the North Island. Overnight: Rotorua
Tongariro → Lake Taupō → Rotorua
- Discover Rotorua’s highlights including bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and colourful geothermal landscapes. Free afternoon to explore or join optional activities such as a Māori cultural experience and hangi dinner. Overnight: Rotorua
Rotorua Exploration
- Travel through rolling Waikato countryside to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Enjoy a guided walk and boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms. Continue towards the Waikato region. Overnight: Waikato / Hamilton area
Rotorua → Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Drive north to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Depending on time, enjoy brief city highlights before drop-off at selected Auckland locations. Tour ends in Auckland
