• This deal cannot be combined with any other promotional codes.

Don’t miss other great air-inclusive deals from Down Under Answers:

• New Zealand Vacation with Airfare from $999
• Auckland & Queenstown Vacation with Airfare from $1599

How to Book

Purchase: Click the green “See Options” button for departure city and date range. Selecting your option will pull up the “Complete Your Order” screen.

Make a Booking: contact Down Under Answers to book your vacation - Please have passport information for all travelers and your Groupon voucher # available when calling. Voucher # is in ‘My Groupons” section of your account by selecting “View Voucher.”

Remember: this deal is priced based on two people sharing a room, so each traveler needs to buy a Groupon voucher.

Road-Tripping on New Zealand’s North Island

On this 8-day trip from Down Under Answers, you can hop into your rental car and make your way around New Zealand’s North Island. Starting in the big city of Auckland, you’ll then head to the geothermal waters of Rotorua or select the option for a seaside escape in Paihia and the Bay of Islands. Each vacation includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Portland (PDX), San Diego (SAN), Seattle (SEA), or Sacramento (SMF)
• 4 nights of accommodations at Auckland City Hotel or similar
• 3 nights of accommodations at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands or similar OR 3 nights of accommodations at Holiday Inn Rotorua or similar
• Four days Group C rental including unlimited kilometers
• Applicable airline fuel surcharge, taxes and fees
• Need some ideas? Take a look at a sample itinerary and additional tours for Rotorua, Auckland, and Bay of Islands.

Auckland

Auckland has more boats per capita than any other place in the world, hence its nickname: “City of Sails.” If you can tear yourself from the beautiful beaches lining the Hauraki Gulf, take a ferry to Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands. Here, you can hike to a volcano summit and tour underground lava tunnels and WWII bunkers. Cap off your day in Auckland’s waterfront Parnell district, where you can browse boutiques in converted Victorian homes.

• One Tree Hill is a 597-foot volcanic peak, at the top of which stands a massive obelisk that serves as a monument to the Māori people.
• Take in 360-degree views in the observation deck of the Sky Tower, the tallest manmade structure in the southern hemisphere.
• Auckland Art Gallery: Check out more than 15,000 works running the gamut from European avant-gardism to contemporary Māori creations.

Rotorua

Rotorua is a lakeside town with an enchanting landscape of geothermal pools, geysers, and springs. In the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, fumaroles spout water amid lush tropical vegetation, sulphuric rocks, and azure lakes.

• Far from home: If you start to miss the United States, you can always check out the California redwoods at Whakarewarewa Forest.
• Blue Baths: This Spanish Mission–style bathhouse has been providing a relaxing place to dip in natural hot springs since 1933.
• On a rainy day check out Tarawera Falls—the 200-foot waterfall is even more impressive after a storm.

Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands in the far northern portion of North Island is idyllic. Most travelers make it their hub for exploring taking cruises regularly take passengers from one island to the next, including a route past the famous (and picturesque) Hole in the Rock.

• See whales, dolphins, and fish up close while scuba diving near the Rainbow Warrior dive site.
• Waipoua Forest is the largest tract of native forest in the Northland region. The ancient landscape is home to Tane Mahuta, a 2,000-year-old kauri tree.
• Go shopping for kauri bowls, jade carvings, and handblown glass at The Cabbage Tree in downtown Paihia.

Know Before You Go

• Official language: English and Māori
• Currency: New Zealand dollar
• Drive on the left side of the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? The supplemental cost to depart from additional airports is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. Round-trip airfare is included from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), Portland (PDX), San Diego (SAN), Seattle (SEA), or Sacramento (SMF) at no additional cost.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Click “See Options” to view the available dates listed in the deal options.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers ASAP so that you do not run into this problem. If Down Under Answers is unable to book your trip during the available departure dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Yes, all travelers over the age of 2 are required to purchase a Groupon. Different occupancy arrangements can be requested with Down Under Answers at the time of redemption.

6. Is the price advertised available on every date? Airfare subject to availability. Additional fees may apply for some departure dates. Contact Down Under Answers for details.

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