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Auckland city skyline at twilight with purple clouds and city lights reflecting on the harbour water. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring / Photographer Unknown
City Escapes

The Heritage Trail

Auckland

Auckland

9 days, 8 nights

Self-Guided Coach Tours

From: $3,700 pp

Trip overview

Discover New Zealand’s history and creative spirit. This curated route blends iconic sights like the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with the world-class vineyards of Hawke’s Bay and the urban galleries of Wellington. Perfectly paced, it offers a seamless mix of guided heritage, local flavors, and stunning landscapes.

Trip highlights & inclusions

9 days / 8 nights
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Auckland

Auckland

Apartments
  • Auckland to Rotorua with Hobbiton & Waitomo Glow Worms Tour - Lunch Included
  • Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour
  • Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

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Price pp from

$3,700

Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Auckland

Welcome to Auckland, known in Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland is New Zealand's vibrant "City of Sails," and the country's largest metropolitan area. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Surrounded by native bush, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches, Auckland is a haven for both adventurers and urban explorers. Wander through world-class museums and galleries in the city centre or enjoy a peaceful retreat at the Auckland Gardens, where stunning landscapes showcase New Zealand's diverse flora. Stroll along the lively waterfront to savour fresh seafood and international cuisine at Viaduct restaurants. For an unforgettable perspective, ascend the iconic SkyTower, New Zealand's tallest structure, and take in panoramic views of the city and its picturesque islands.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Accommodation

Modern multi-story hotel building with glass windows and balconies under a partly cloudy sky. Credit: Adina Britomart Hotel Auckland
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Activities

Intercity Day Specific Departures

**Please Note: Some elements of this tour may only run on certain days of the week. Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find a departure date that works for you.

Trip highlights

People in a boat inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave with glowing blue lights on the cave ceiling. Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring

Auckland to Rotorua with Hobbiton & Waitomo Glow Worms Tour - Lunch Included

Hands polishing a green jade piece with a swirl pattern using a wet grinding machine. Credit: Mountain Jade

Mountain Jade - Highlights Tour

Performers in traditional Maori dress doing a group dance inside a decorated meeting house. Credit: Te Puia

Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

An early spring morning view of the historic white Art Deco T&G Building with its iconic green dome and clock tower on a quiet street corner in Napier, New Zealand. Credit: Shutterstock

Rotorua to Napier by InterCity Coach

Group of six people standing among rows of wooden wine barrels in a winery tasting room. Credit: Grape Escape

Hawkes Bay Wine and Dine Tour - Lunch Included

A high-angle, sunny view of Oriental Bay in Wellington, New Zealand, featuring a golden sand beach, clear turquoise water with the Carter Fountain spraying into the air, and hillside houses under a clear blue sky. Credit: Wirestock Creators - Shutterstock

Napier to Wellington by InterCity Coach

Train traveling across a high viaduct over a river surrounded by green hills and forested cliffs. Credit: Kiwi Rail

The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Wellington to Auckland

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Private Transfer from Wellington Hotel to Train Station

Private Transfer Auckland Train Station to Auckland accommodation

Private Transfer Auckland Hotel to Auckland Airport

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