Group Trips to Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, with a population of 1.4 million.  A popular travel destination, Auckland is known for its breathtaking views.  The isthmus is surrounded by beauty:  the north-west part of the city is bordered by the Waitakere Range, the south-west  by the Manukau Harbor, the Pacific Hauraki Gulf to the east, and the Hunua Range to the south-east.
    Auckland is known as the “City of Sails” because of the yacht sails dotting the harbor.  Have your chance aboard a boat at any of the city’s myriad sail clubs, or just enjoy the view from one of the many pier cafés.
    The 1,082-ft Sky Tower is a sight not to be missed.  It can’t, be really, as the largest building in New Zealand and a key element of the Auckland skyline.  Take the glass elevator up to the top, and your group can enjoy a meal in a 360º rotating restaurant.
And for a bit of group adventure, try the Sky Jump, from 630 feet.  Tripology travel agents can not only get you to and from Auckland, New Zealand, but can plan every bit of your trip in between, taking the stress out of your group travel planning.  We can even make you dinner reservations at Orbit atop the Sky Tower.

    The city is incredibly active in morning, which is said to be the nicest part of the day.  Whether traveling for business or pleasure, make sure that your group takes advantage of the great morning weather by enjoying a walking tour of the city.  Some highlights include the Auckland Civic Theatre, the Harbour Bridge, Ponsoby, Mt. Eden, the Auckland Town Hall (one of the world’s finest acoustic rooms), Aotea Square, One Tree Hill, and Karangahape (or “K”) Road. Your Tripology travel agent can help you define what sights are appropriate for your travel group, and can even set you up with maps to follow, or guides if you’d prefer.  Just click the trip request button on the top right of the page.  Tripology travel agents will get back to you within 24 hours with sample itineraries, as well as flight and hotel information for your group vacation to Auckland.

Spend your afternoon in Victoria Park Market, the main shopping area, where you can pick up all your Kiwi souvenirs, clothes, arts and crafts, and more.  Or enjoy the Auckland Art Gallery, the Zoo, or the National Maritime museum.  Group rates are available for almost all tourist destinations.  Take the stress out of planning your group tour of Auckland by letting a Tripology travel agent make all those calls for you.  Just fill out a trip request form and up to 3 Tripology travel agents will respond with sample itineraries within 24 hours!

Come night, Tripology can get you a group package to the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra or any other show or cultural event your travel group would enjoy.  And for a true Kiwi experience, let your Tripology travel agent get your travel group seats at a cricket, netball or rugby match.

Most locals rely on personal vehicles to get around, though there is a public transportation system.  The easiest option, though, is to let your Tripology travel advisor take care of your group’s travel needs as well as booking hotels, event rooms, meals, and whatever else you may wish to enjoy on your upcoming group vacation.

Located on the North Island, Auckland is just a hop skip and a jump away from the many other travel destinations New Zeland offers.   Ranking 4th in the most recent quality of life survey, it’s hard not to love the City of Sails.

Day trips from Auckland:

Wineries:  
There are about 100 vineyards and wineries in the Auckland region of New Zealand.  The region is best known for Bordeaux wines – Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays.
You will need a car to travel to the wineries.  Just indicate your interest in “wine tours” on the travel request form, and your Tripology travel advisor can take care of everything your group needs.
    Two great wine tour options:  
Kumeu River Estate, in Kumeu, is about a 20-minute drive from Auckland.  The family is known for introducing the screw cap to replace the more traditional cork, which has now become standard for New Zealand wines.  The winery has won accolades for its Chardonnay.  Tripology travel agents can help you book your group tour and tasting at the Vineyard on your upcoming group travel.

Marlborough is a bit further out, but well worth the travel.  Known as the birthplace of New Zealand’s wine making, Sauvignon Blancs are the kings of this region.  
Visit Saint Clair, a new vineyard that is rapidly taking over the Sauv Blanc industry.  Their first batch was made only 15 years ago, though in that short time they have won at least half a dozen “best of” awards.  Tripology travel agents can book your discounted group flights to and from Auckland as well as arrange the group tour of the vineyard.

Hiking/Trekking:
    National Parks dot the geography of the Islands.  Your Tripology travel agent can help you decide which park is right for you, dependent on how far you want to travel.  Just indicate on your Tripology travel request form how far from Auckland you are willing to travel and by what mode, and Tripology travel agents can help you create the ideal group travel itinerary for your upcoming trip.  
Some park highlights:
Tongariro National Park is the home of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro, three of New Zealand’s active volcanoes.
Te Urewera National Park is the closest park to Auckland, about a 5 hour drive away.  Standing next to the Whirinaki Forest Park, Te Urewera is the largest native forest on the North Island.  The highlight of this visit is sure to be Lake Waikaremoana, offering stunning shoreline views and even a waterfall.
Paparoa National Park is the home of Pancake Rocks, with eroded limestone formations reminiscent of Bryce Canyon in Utah.
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a World Heritage site and home of both New Zealand’s highest mountain (Mount Cook) and their longest glacier (the Tasman Glacier.)

Sailing:
    You can break your large travel group into smaller groups or even pairs and take to the seas yourself, or you can plan to travel together in a larger sized boat.  Your Tripology travel agent can help you decide what is right for you and your travel group, and book all reservations necessary.

Great Barrier Island:  
For a true step back to the beauty of nature, take a trip to Great Barrier Island.  Cell phone and internet use are limited on the island so you can truly focus on nature, whether it be a walk through the lush vegetation or a kayak excursion through the beautiful blue waters.  Tripology Travel Agents can book not only your ferry or quick flight to the Great Barrier Island from Auckland, but can take care of planning the entire group package tour of Great Barrier Island.

Of course there are discounts available for group travel, but finding them all yourself can cause a real headache.  Tripology travel advisors take the stress out of planning your upcoming group vacation by helping you find the cheapest group airfare, group rates for hotels in Auckland and Great Barrier Island or Marlborough, and any other group package deals you may be interested in.
If this looks good to you, just click the “start trip request” button and leave all of your planning details to your Tripology Travel Advisor.  This way, you can enjoy your group vacation worry and hassle free.   Let our expert Tripology travel agents know that you want to visit Auckland.  Not only will we book your group airline tickets to and from Auckland Airport, but we can take care of all your planning needs between your arrival and departure; from busses and ferries for your group excursions to group activities, meals, and hotels and resorts in the City of Sails.