11-Day Vacation with Stops in Auckland, Rotorua, and Honolulu

This vacation covers two of the Pacific's most-popular destinations: New Zealand and Hawaii. While in New Zealand, you'll have access to a rental car, which will allow you visit attractions at your own pace. Included in this package.

• Round-trip airfare from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Jose, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento, or Portland (restrictions apply)
• 8 days car rental in New Zealand (pick up and drop off in Auckland)
• 2 nights at 4-star Copthorne Hotel Auckland City in a Standard Room
• 2 nights at 4-star Copthorne Hotel Rotorua in a Standard Room
• 2 nights at Kingsgate Hotel Wellington in a Standard Room
• 1 night at Lakeland Resort in a Standard Room
• 2 nights at Aqua Waikiki Pearl
• All hotel taxes

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Days 1-3: Auckland, New Zealand

On Day 1, you'll take a morning flight to Honolulu, where you'll catch a connection flight to Auckland. You'll arrive in Auckland, New Zealand, on Day 2 and transfer to your downtown hotel for a two-night stay.

Arguably the best view of Auckland is from atop the 328-meter-high Auckland Sky Tower, an observation tower that bears resemblance to Seattle’s Space Needle or Toronto’s CN Tower. As the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest freestanding structure, the tower offers panoramic views of Auckland’s glittering harbors, beaches, and skyscrapers.

Days 3-5: Rotorua

You'll pick up your rental car in the downtown depot just a few steps from your hotel and venture south to Rotorua, a lakeside town with a landscape of geothermal pools, geysers, and springs. At the region’s Waimangu Volcanic Valley, you can see this geothermal upheaval firsthand, as fumaroles spout amid lush tropical vegetation, sulphuric rocks, and azure lakes.

For an eerily magical experience, take a two-hour day trip to the Waitomo Caves. The main attraction here is a boat ride through the caves' underground river—if you look up, you’ll see hundreds of tiny glowworms glowing from the cavern’s stalactites.

Days 5-7: Wellington

New Zealand's capital city was called "the coolest little capital in the world" by Lonely Planet, and it's here that you'll find the country's cultural heart. Chill out on the beaches of Oriental Bay, the sandy city waterfront, or check out the city's multiple theaters and museums. Don't miss the Museum of New Zealand, known for its huge collections of national treasures, fossils, and the world's largest specimen of the rare colossal squid, weighing in at 1,091 pounds. Afterwards, ride the city's cable cars up a steep hill to Kelburn, a green suburb of Wellington, for sweeping views of the city.

Days 7-9: Taupo and Auckland

You'll travel north to Taupo, home of Lake Taupo, a giant lake formed out of a volcano with no top. Fish, waterski, and kayak around this tranquil and scenic area. Then, it's back to Auckland where you return your rental car in the downtown depot and spend another night before your flight to Hawaii.

Days 9-11: Honolulu

A trip to Honolulu brings this vacation to a close. You’ll have two nights to bask in Oahu's temperate climate and lush, green surroundings. A good place to start is Waikiki Beach, surrounded by tranquil waters that are ideal for first-time surfers.

Further inland, you can hike through Makiki Valley’s rainforest to see massive, sinuous trees alongside rock-filled brooks. Trek to Diamond Head State Monument, a 300,000-year-old saucer formed by a single eruption; it's arguably Hawaii’s most recognizable landmark. Hikers can follow a 0.8-mile trail where molten lava once smoldered to ascend to the crater’s 560-foot-tall lip. Before heading home, consider attending an optional luau to watch hula dancers perform the traditional dance by torchlight (additional fee).

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal is only available from the airports listed in the promotion.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Your Groupon is for specific dates. We are holding seat and room allocations for those dates and we are using a special airfare that is not valid outside of Groupon dates. We can’t guarantee availability or price for the dates outside specified in Groupon, but we’ll be happy to give you a quote.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? You buy vouchers for a specific departure date. The availability is guaranteed.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You buy vouchers for a specific date, so you'll be set.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Your child doesn’t need a Groupon. There is a child supplement that will be calculated based on the child’s age and your travel dates. This child supplement is paid directly to pacificislands.com.

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

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