Central North Island
Experience

Rugby, Culture & Adventure Across New Zealand’s North Island

Be part of rugby history as the Black Ferns face the British & Irish Lions Women in the groundbreaking The Howden Lions Women’s Series New Zealand 2027.

Over 9 unforgettable nights, experience the very best of New Zealand’s North Island, combining world-class rugby with iconic landscapes, rich Māori culture, geothermal wonders, and unforgettable destinations including Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupō, and Wellington. Every detail has been carefully curated for passionate Black Ferns supporters.

As New Zealand’s Official Travel Partner, Black Ferns Travel & Hospitality delivers unrivaled access to one of the most anticipated moments in women’s rugby. Your package includes official match tickets, exclusive Rise Experience hospitality, premium accommodation, immersive local touring, and seamless transfers throughout your journey, allowing you to focus on enjoying every moment.

Whether you’re walking through the rolling hills of Hobbiton, discovering the magic of Waitomo’s glowworm caves, experiencing authentic Māori culture in Rotorua, or cheering on the Black Ferns alongside fellow fans in Wellington, this is a rugby adventure unlike any other.

From NZD$TBC per person

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PACKAGE INCLUDES

• 1 x Official match ticket to Black Ferns XV v The British & Irish Lions Women, Hnry Stadium, Wellington - 18 Sep 2027
• Black Ferns Rise Experience - 4 hours match-day hospitality service including food & beverages
• 3-4 star centrally located accommodation incl. daily breakfast 
  11-12 Sep - Sudima Auckland City
  12-14 Sep - Sudima Lake Rotorua
  14-15 Sep - Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton
  15-17 Sep - Quality Inn Acapulco, Taupō
  17-19 Sep - James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington
• Guided tours of each town visited
• Visit Hobbiton Shire Set Tour, Matamata
• Visit Te Waihou Blue Springs. Putāruru
• Visit Mountain Jade Workshop, Rotorua
• Ruakuri Natural Bridge Walk & Glowworm Caves Tour, Waitomo
• Visit Huka Falls, Taupō
• Evening Māori Experience incl. cultural Hangi Dinner