Take in the best of New Zealand’s North Island with Topdeck

Itinerary

• Day 1: Auckland to Rotorua

  On our way to Rotorua we’ll swing by the Waitomo Caves. Take on the optionals and go exploring this otherworldly attraction. Why not try Black Water Rafting, explore the Ruakuri Cave or go see the glowworms. They’re all awesome, trust us. Maori legends and mythology have been passed down for thousands of years. You have one night in a meeting house to soak in as much as you can! After learning some Haka moves and checking out the ladies’ Poi dance, it’s time to tuck into a traditional Kiwi dinner.
  
  Included today:
  -Stay overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
  -Take part in a Haka and Poi class
  
  Meals:
  -Dinner
  
  Optional activities:
  -Visit the Waitomo Caves - Black Water Rafting or Glowworm Caves Tour

• Day 2: Rotorua

  While you're in Rotorua, you could head to the spa for a massage, jump into Tolkien's dreams at the Hobbiton movie set, take on the highest commercially-rafted waterfall in the world or roll down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball (all optional). When in New Zealand!
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  
  Optional activities:
  -Visit a day spa
  -Visit the Hobbiton movie set
  -OGO Rotorua
  -Whitewater rafting

• Day 3: Rotorua to Tongariro National Park

  Crank the heat up to the max – today we’re off to check out the geothermal activity in Rotorua on an included tour. Enjoy a traditional Hangi lunch – a meal cooked in an underground oven pit. Then, after taking a look at some Kiwi birds, we’ll make tracks to the epic Huka Falls (you’ll hear the rumble of the falls before you see them). Finally, we’ll swing by beautiful Lake Taupo before settling in at our accommodation near Tongariro National Park.
  
  Included today:
  -Visit Rotorua
  -Traditional Maori Hangi buffet lunch
  -Visit Huka Falls
  -Visit Lake Taupo
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  -Lunch
  -Dinner

• Day 4: Tongariro National Park

  Known as one of the best one-day hikes in the world, you’ll get the chance to complete the Tongariro Alpine Crossing today (optional and weather dependent). With three volcanic peaks dominating the horizon and terrain that’ll make you feel like you’re on Mars, this hike is so worth the sore legs the next day. Look at you adventuring like a pro!
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  
  Optional activities:
  -Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  -Shorter, local walks

• Day 5: Tongariro to Wellington

  Next up: Wellington. Get your bearings on an orientation tour, then go exploring. Our top tips? The incredible Te Papa Museum and the pretty botanical gardens. Don’t miss the nightlife here either. With more bars and restaurants per capita than New York, what better way to spend the night?
  
  Included today:
  -Orientation tour in Wellington
  
  Meals:
  -Breakfast
  
  Optional activities:
  -Visit the Te Papa Museum
  -Visit the botanical gardens