Northern Splendour- Self Drive

After breakfast, drive through the rolling green hills of Waitomo and enjoy a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glow worms. 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 Rotorua, a bubbling and steaming destination like nowhere else. Overnight in Rotorua.

Note: Optional (at an additional price): Polynesian Spa - Deluxe Lake Spa - Relax and unwind in the natural springs that nourish the skin and relieve tired muscles aches and pains.

After breakfast, proceed to Waimangu Geothermal Valley. 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 in Rotorua.

Note: Optional (at an additional price): Skyline Gondola Ride - Step on-board a gondola cabin and enjoy a gentle scenic ride high above Rotorua for spectacular views of the city and lake. Enjoy views from the Skyline Complex at the top stay for a meal or take part in some of the activities.

After breakfast, proceed to 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 in Napier.

Note: Optional (at an additional price): Hawkes Bay Twilight Tour - Experience a three course progressive degustation dinner at the top restaurants in Hawke’s Bay with each course matched with premium Hawke’s Bay wines. Visit iconic foodie spots with a local guide in a luxury BMW sedan. Add in sunset views from the top of Te Mata Peak and you have a twilight odyssey savouring the best of Hawke’s Bay flavours.

After breakfast, proceed for Art Deco Morning Walk. 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 extra-ordinary 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 in Napier.

Note: Optional (at an additional price): Panoramic Taste of Wine Tour - Hawke’s Bay history abounds with early winemaking successes. Here you will find New Zealand’s very first winery and today Hawke’s Bay has over 100 vineyards and 80 wineries. Your half day wine tour takes you on a journey through the gorgeous countryside and into the most famous wine growing regions of Hawke's Bay. Visit four internationally recognised wineries where you'll take part in a series of comprehensive wine tastings with explanations from your tour guide. If you don't know anything about wine you won't be alone – this is a first for many on a wine tour. Whatever your experience you'll come away with a better understanding and appreciation of wine than when you started.

After breakfast, proceed to 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 in Wellington.

Note: Optional (at an additional price): 1) Zealandia by Day Tour - ZEALANDIA is an immersive venture into New Zealand’s wildlife. Located just 13 minutes from downtown Wellington the eco-sanctuary is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary animals.
2) Introducing Te Papa Tour - Spread over six floors Te Papa Museum of New Zealand brings to life the stories of New Zealand. This 60-minute tour is the perfect way to get an overview of Te Papa’s highlights Maori taonga (treasures) and New Zealand history.

After breakfast drive to Airport and drop your car at airport. Board flight from Wellington to hometown. Let us be in touch through email, Facebook and meet on another memorable Holiday. See you all!! Tour Concludes.

Note: All guests must follow the mandatory requirements for travel such as RT-PCR tests vaccination certificate web check-in self-declaration e-pass formalities etc. as per the country which are subject to change periodically. Any cost incurred for such requirements should be borne by the guests.