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‘Book with Flexibility

Book with confidence with our flexible holiday options, knowing that if things change, you’ll have room to move without the fear of fees! See the inclusions below for more details on flexible bookings.

Inclusions

3 nights accommodation at Mercure Auckland Queen Street in a Superior Room with breakfast daily.

2 nights accommodation at Citylife Wellington in a Studio Room.

Auckland Sky Tower Admission.

Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise.

One-way Auckland to Wellington rail transfer onboard the Northern Explorer.

Wellington Introducing Te Papa Tour at Museum of Te Papa.

BONUS SAVE up to $129.

FLEXIBLE FREE changes & cancellations up to 6 days prior to travel.

Your Accommodation/Itinerary

Day 1 – 3 Auckland

Welcome to Auckland. With an irresistible combination of magnificent natural scenery and a vibrant, yet laid-back, city lifestyle, Auckland is a place of exciting contrasts and endless adventures. Auckland city has a plethora of exciting restaurants and bars to experience, from the waterside precincts at Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour, to the eclectic Britomart and the inner suburbs of Ponsonby Central and Parnell Road. Head to Parnells French Style Farmers Markets every Saturday and Sunday morning to sample local gourmet treats.

Your package includes a Sky Tower experience where you will get a 360-degree birds-eye view of the city from the observation level at 186m high or head further up to the Sky Deck at 220m. You will also immerse yourself in Aucklands harbour setting on the Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise where you will enjoy a 3-course meal served on the water. Set sail and take-in the scenery as the sun lowers in the sky. Listen to the informative commentary about the harbour and its history.

Stay 3 nights in Auckland.

Day 4 Auckland to Wellington

Today make your way to the Auckland Strand Railway Station where you will travel on New Zealands long distance scenic train service onboard the Northern Explorer taking you through rolling green farmland, past quaint country towns & along the Raurimu Spiral. The journey through Tongariro National Park, with its 3 spectacular volcanic mountains, is a highlight – where snow-blanketed fields, ancient lava flows & dense beech forests can be seen side by side.

Arrive in Wellington early evening.

Day 5 – 6 Wellington

Wellington is a compact city with a powerful mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine, where it is known as the coffee and craft beer capital of New Zealand, with more cafes, bars and restaurants per capita than New York City. Fuel your visit with strong coffee and world-class craft beer, with an array of cafes, restaurants, night markets and food trucks.

Your stay includes entry and a guided tour at the interactive National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Enjoy highlights on an engaging & informative tour to enrich your Te Papa experience, & bring the stories of New Zealands land and people to life.

The regions awe-inspiring landscapes create the perfect backdrop for movie-making magic, which can be experienced behind the scenes in Oscar-winning studios. Visit Weta Workshop for a must-see experience where you will see incredible props and costumes from films like The Hobbit, Avatar and Thunderbirds Are Go!

Why not add a car or catch the train, and travel an hour north of Wellington is the quaint village of Martinborough. Packed with colonial charm and featuring over 20 wineries, renowned for pinot noir, most are within cycling and walking distance of the village square.

Stay 2 nights in Wellington.