New Zealand North Island 4-Day Tour — 5-Star Mercedes Group
Explore Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua and Taupō with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide. Visit Hobbiton Movie Set, Mitai Māori Village, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Agrodome; enjoy Māori culture, geothermal scenery, Huka Falls and a hilltop restaurant lunch. Groups of five or fewer use a 7-seat Alphard. Airfares are excluded.



Highlights
- Hobbiton Movie Set and buffet lunch
- Mitai Māori Village, haka, hangi buffet and glowworms
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Champagne Pool
- Lake Taupō, Huka Falls and geothermal power station
- Agrodome farm tour and award-winning hilltop restaurant
- 5-star hotels throughout
Daily Itinerary
Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, the ‘City of Sails’. Your guide meets you at the airport before city sightseeing. Climb Mount Eden, Auckland’s highest city point, to view the city and volcanic remains. Drive past the Harbour Bridge, stroll lively Queen Street and Princes Wharf, and experience this South Pacific metropolis. If time permits, visit scenic Angel Bay to admire the harbour sunset and peaceful sea-and-sky views. City sightseeing is adjusted to your flight arrival time. Please book a flight arriving between 10 and 18. City sightseeing cannot be guaranteed for flights arriving after 14. Hotel: M Social Auckland, a 5-star city hotel, or similar Lunch: At your own expense; Dinner: At your own expense
This morning visit ★Hobbiton Movie Set, a filming location for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Cross picturesque sheep farms and see Bag End, hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn, mill and Party Tree. Enjoy buffet lunch in the themed tent restaurant with a delicious apple beverage. In the afternoon, travel to Rotorua, the Māori heartland and geothermal capital. Visit Government Gardens and walk by the lake, enjoying the scenery and Rotorua’s distinctive air. In the evening enter ★Mitai Māori Village for an immersive Māori cultural experience. Watch warriors paddle a waka downstream, enjoy powerful Māori songs, dance and haka, and hear Māori history and legends. Enjoy a generous traditional hangi earth-oven buffet dinner, including meat, chicken and kūmara (sweet potato). Afterwards walk through the forest, visit ancient village remains and a sacred spring, and see glowworms light up the forest stream valley for a memorable finale. Hotel: Princes Gate or similar 5-star hotel Breakfast: Western-style hotel breakfast; Lunch: Western-style meal at the Green Dragon Inn; Dinner: Māori buffet dinner
After breakfast visit ★Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Its extraordinary geothermal scenery and colourful natural mineral pools create striking views in the sunlight, showcasing New Zealand’s characteristic geothermal wonders. The world-famous colourful Champagne Pool, with continuous bubbles and distinct layers of colour, is a classic photo stop. Continue to Lake Taupō, New Zealand’s largest lake, and choose lunch at your own expense. An option is the distinctive McDonald’s airplane restaurant, described as the world’s coolest McDonald’s because it has a retired C3 aircraft converted into a dining area. See Huka Falls and a geothermal power station characteristic of New Zealand. Huka Falls is a popular attraction and photo spot, its waters thundering over the ledge at up to 22 ten-thousand litres per second. Return to Rotorua in the afternoon. After dinner, optionally visit the Polynesian Spa lakeside geothermal pools at your own expense to unwind; the source describes it as one of the world’s top 10 spas. Hotel: Princes Gate or similar 5-star hotel Breakfast: Western-style hotel breakfast; Lunch: At your own expense; Dinner: Buddha-jumps-over-the-wall soup and specialty venison meal
After breakfast, begin a day of culture and wonder at ★Agrodome with a mini farm tour. Ride a dedicated tractor through 350 acres of green farmland and interact with alpacas, cows, sheep and other animals, experiencing authentic New Zealand farm culture. At midday, ascend the White Cloud Peak high point for Western-style lunch at the award-winning ★hilltop panoramic restaurant. Its expansive views encompass Rotorua’s lake and city, distant mountains and forest. Enjoy carefully prepared food in a bright, comfortable setting while admiring the natural scenery. Return to Auckland in the afternoon, ending the North Island tour. Breakfast: Western-style hotel breakfast; Lunch: Western-style two-course meal; Dinner: At your own expense *The itinerary overview is for reference only; follow the guide’s actual arrangements. The agency reserves the right to adjust the order of visits according to circumstances.*
Price Table
| Item | Price NZD |
|---|---|
| Adult | NZ$1650 |
| Child aged 4–12 sharing with one adult (per-child price) | NZ$1485 |
| Child aged 4–12 sharing with two adults (per-child price) | NZ$1320 |
| Child aged 2–4 | NZ$1155 |
| Under 2 without a bed (infant receives a seat only, no other services) | NZ$560 |
| Single-room supplement | NZ$435 |
Departure Dates
2026-10-31 2026-11-14 2026-11-28 2026-12-12 2026-12-26 2027-01-09 2027-01-23 2027-02-06 2027-02-20 2027-03-06 2027-03-20
Included
- 1. 5-star hotel accommodation throughout and hotel buffet breakfasts.
- 2. Meals specified in the itinerary. For groups of more than 6, the Chinese group-meal standard is: 6 guests, 6 dishes and 1 soup; 7 guests, 7 dishes and 1 soup; 8 or more guests, 8 dishes and 1 soup.
- 3. A 12-seat vehicle throughout and Chinese-speaking driver-guide. The driver-guide works daily; overtime costs NZD 150, payable in cash to the guide.
- 4. First-entry admission to 4 attractions: Hobbiton, Mitai Māori Village, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Agrodome.
- 5. Adults and children may incur holiday surcharges during Christmas, New Year and Lunar New Year. Ask sales for the specific dates.
Not Included
- 1. Guide gratuities (recommended NZD 6 per person per day).
- 2. Lunches and dinners at your own expense, airfares, visa fees and optional activities.
- 3. Extra costs caused by circumstances beyond human control, such as weather or hotel-room issues.
- 4. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Notes
October 2026–March 2027 (Saturday departures). Mercedes group of up to 12 guests; 5-star hotels throughout. Price: NZD 1,650 per person. Twin-share price per person | Price in NZD Reminder: Bookings within 10 days of departure may incur hotel supplements. Please contact your sales consultant with questions. Groups of five or fewer use a 7-seat Alphard. Special notice: 1. Hotel star ratings may change depending on reservations. If hotels have no rooms, or surcharges apply during major events or public holidays, the final confirmed quotation applies. 2. New Zealand triple rooms normally have one double and one single bed, two double beds, or a sofa bed, folding bed or camp bed. Three beds of equal standard cannot be guaranteed. If three separate beds are required, advise in advance. If the hotel cannot confirm them, guests can select another room type and pay the difference. 3. Guests are strongly advised to buy their own travel and personal-belongings insurance. The local operator does not bear resulting costs. *Cancellation and amendment policy* A 50% deposit per person is due on quotation confirmation. Pay the balance 21 days before departure. - Cancellation for any reason is refunded as follows: 30–15 days before departure (inclusive): cancellation or booking change incurs 30% of the tour price. 14–8 days before departure (inclusive): cancellation or booking change incurs 50% of the tour price. Within 7 days before departure (inclusive): cancellation or change is non-refundable. - If guests cannot travel due to an epidemic, the same refund rules apply. - The company accepts no responsibility for a guest failing to meet the guide on time for personal reasons. - All programmes depend on local conditions. The company may adjust sightseeing due to weather or flight circumstances and retains final decision and interpretation rights. - Fully booked listed hotels may be replaced with other hotels of the same standard. *Booking information* Special notice: Hotel star ratings may change depending on availability. If hotels have no rooms, or surcharges apply during major events or public holidays, the final confirmed quotation applies. Smoking is prohibited in hotel rooms and on room balconies. Hotels impose fines starting at NZD 500. The person responsible for the room must pay any hotel fine for smoking in the room. If payment is refused, the agency’s agreement with the hotel permits the hotel to refer the matter to New Zealand’s small-claims tribunal. Subsequent fines, litigation, visa and immigration matters are the individual’s responsibility. If prone to motion sickness, bring medicine and sick bags in advance. Conditions and limitations: The agency may adjust the itinerary according to weather. If force majeure prevents an attraction visit, the agency will refund the cost or arrange a product of equal value. Shopping independently during free time is a personal act unrelated to the operator. Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover unforeseen costs such as additional transport, cancellation charges and loss of valuables. Guests who voluntarily decline insurance bear costs themselves in an accident, including additional transport, accommodation, cancellation charges and losses of valuables. If weather, war, strikes, earthquakes or other force-majeure events prevent travel, unused attraction tickets will be refunded according to the agency’s agreements; other items follow suppliers’ policies. No refund is given for voluntarily abandoning the trip for personal reasons. The agency has limited liability only for services and related matters specified in this text and accepts no liability outside it, including interpersonal or personal matters, unforeseeable incidents, legal or criminal matters, religious beliefs or other such matters. All prices marked NZD or $ are New Zealand dollars. All conditions, limitations and itinerary descriptions are made under applicable New Zealand laws and regulations and are subject to New Zealand law and its protection. All text, images, marks and icons are copyrighted by the agency; unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. *If a newer itinerary exists, the latest version takes precedence.* Reference dates: 10 03. 3.
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