Are you trying to fit the North Island into 6 nights?

Enjoy a three night stay in Auckland exploring the 'City of Sails'. Experience the Northern Explorer train journey from Auckland to Wellington and  then enjoy another three night stay in Wellington. A half-day and a full day sightseeing tour are included from Auckland, as well as two half-day tours in Wellington. 

• 3 nights in a central 3-star Auckland City Hotel (Ibis Budget Auckland Central or similar)
• Half-day coach tour of Auckland including the Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour, Queen Street, Auckland Domain, Parnell Village, Tamaki Drive, Michael Joseph Savage Memorial. Free WiFi available on board
• Full-day coach tour to Waitomo Caves and Rotorua from Auckland return including Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour, Agrodome organic farm tour, Maori cultural performance at Te Puia, Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley geothermal tour.  Free WiFi available on board
• Northern Explorer train journey from Auckland to Wellington
• 3 nights in a central 3-star Wellington City hotel (Ibis Wellington or similar)
• Half-day Wellington City and Bays Tour including the Beehive and Parliament buildings, Historic architecture, Botanic Gardens and Mount Victoria, Wellington harbour and coastline
• Half-day Weta Workshop Tour including guided tour inside Weta Workshop. see the Weta artists at work, exclusive behind-the-scenes film and the Weta Cave shop.