The Essential North Island Tour

This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Hawkes Bay Wine Experience half day tour

Included activity: Lord Of The Rings Half Day Tour - Wellington

Included activity: Coast and Rainforest Full Day Tour with Bush and Beach (includes lunch)

Included activity: Twilight Waipoua Encounter

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Private Footwhistle Glowworm Cave Tour

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Maori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Meals included: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Itinerary summary for: The Essential North Island Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation, then spend the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild side
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Collect your rental car then head north to the Waipoua Forest. This evening enjoy a twilight tour
Accommodation: Waipoua Lodge

Day 4: Cross to the east coast and the wonderful Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Explore the Bays today
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 6: Enjoy a scenic drive from Bay of Islands to Auckland
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 7: Head south to the limestone caves of Waitomo
Accommodation: Kamahi Cottage

Day 8: Cross the central Plateau to New Zealand's cultural capital, Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 9: Enjoy a full day exploring Rotorua's geothermal and indigenous attractions. This evening visit Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 10: Continue your journey south through Lake Taupo to the art deco city of Napier
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 11: Explore the city this morning then enjoy an afternoon tour of the Hawkes Bay wineries
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 12: Explore the Wairarapa as you head towards the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 13: Spend the morning strolling the streets of the capital. This afternoon venture out on a Lord of the Rings tour
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 14: Explore a little more of Wellington, then depart for your onward journey