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Northern Spotlight

8-Day Tour of Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua & Wellington

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

8 days, 1 country and 4 cities

7 nights accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 45 people, Balanced

Itinerary

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Discover Northern New Zealand's Bays, Geysers and Cities

Discover the best of New Zealand’s North Island on this immersive journey from vibrant Auckland to the capital city of Wellington. Explore the stunning Bay of Islands, uncover Māori heritage at the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, marvel at Rotorua’s geothermal landscapes and cultural traditions, and travel through some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, including Lake Taupō and the Waitomo region.

How you’ll travel

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Essentials covered, with the freedom to make it your own.

3-star stays

Selected hotel dinners

Deluxe coach travel

2 Experiences

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Trip map

Northern Spotlight Guided Tour Map 2026-27-28 LABW

Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Auckland to Wellington visiting 1 Country and 4 Cities.

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Overall Trip Rating

4.6/

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169,503 reviews

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93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Best of Italy"

Carolyn Tackes

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 19:10:09

No complaints. This was an incredible trip. So much better than we anticipated. Really great group

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Larissa Go

4/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 18:50:21

The destinations were good but was only given too little time to explore, felt like being rushed all

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"A bucket list experience"

Mary Kay Ryan

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 18:12:18

Outstanding service from start to finish Everything I hoped for!

"Can't wait to use Trafalgar again!"

Edward Keaney

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 17:46:53

Trafalgar's service was top notch on every level. The travel director, Muris was born to do that

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"Egypt"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 17:22:56

Top notch! All questions and requests answered. Very caring, very knowledgeable. The dream trip of a

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 16:58:04

A lot to see and very fast paced.

"Awesome"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 16:58:04

They do all the work, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. They even bring your luggage to

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"Enjoyed Spain and Portugal, but too much time on the bus."

Mary Albinger

3/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 16:17:50

Not sure how seats were assigned on the trip. There were 7 single travelers on this trip, 2

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 16:16:26

John Faruolo

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2026 15:33:53

The last hotel on our tour was a total disappointment, but *Personal information removed by Feefo*

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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