Spend a day in central New Zealand visiting Rotorua, an area with unique geothermal activity and strong ties to the Maori culture. Try the "ZORB" and tour the glowworm caves.

Unique to New Zealand, the Watimo glow worm is a natural highlight. This overnight tour takes you to see these tiny creatures who radiate luminescent light, star-like on cave walls. Visit the Agrodome for a sheep-shearing display and Te Puia to discover the Maori War Dance. Explore the geothermal environment of Rotorua.

Travel through glow-worm illuminated caves.

Enjoy a full day tour to the Bay of Islands, complete with a 3-hour cruise out to Cape Brett and its unique hole-in-a-rock. Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty grounds, view magnificent Kauri trees, and savor a picnic lunch onboard a catamaran.

Enjoy a drive through the Bombay Hills, take a scenic 1-hour train ride, and discover the white sand beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula

Travel from central Auckland into the core of the "real" New Zealand. Experience everything from lush rainforests to beaches with black sand; just get yourself an "Auckland Wilderness Tour" with a knowledgeable guide.

Visit the 144 islands at the Bay of Islands, the lush area north of Auckland where European settlers first made contact with natives.

icknamed for the yachts lining its cityscape, the "City of Sails" is New Zealand's largest urban area. From metropolitan architecture, to extinct volcanic sites, to museum exhibits

Discover the wildlife and natural beauty of Muriwai beach, followed by wine tasting at a nearby vineyard

Kayak in the stunning waters of the Waitemata Harbour! Encounter beautiful scenery, and see why Auckland is renowned as one of the most beautiful cities and regions in the world!

10-6-2017