Itinerary Highlights
- Soak up the Bay of Islands natural beauty, sail around the bay and discover some of the 144 islands and secluded bays
- Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, the bucolic setting featured in the Peter Jackson directed films, The Lord of the Rings and the 'Hobbit' Trilogies
- Discover New Zealand's geothermal pools, geysers , lakes and volcanoes in Rotorua and Tongariro National Park
- Explore Hawkes Bay with its Albatross sanctuary, art deco architecture of Napier and boutique wineries
- Best time to travel November to April
What's Included
- Accommodation Throughout
- Car Hire
- International Flights
Ellie
Travel Specialist
Discover New Zealand’s North Island one a once-in-a-lifetime tour, starting in bustling Auckland and taking in enchanting Rotorua, Taupo, and Napier before ending the capital city, Wellington.
Along the way you will cross incredibly diverse landscapes ranging from rolling farmland, ancient kauri forests and towering mountains to a stunning coastline featuring hidden coves, breathtaking islands and even geothermal hot spots and geysers. You will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the landscape on excursions including visits to Hole in the Rock at Bay of Islands, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula and an Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park.
Other unique highlights of this tour include visiting the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute at Te Puia, as well as enjoying a traditional Maori Hangi dinner. Wine and food lovers will be treated to a special helping of Kiwi culinary culture and visit the famous Hawkes Bay wine region for a vineyard tour. Film fans will no doubt be excited to visit the Hobbiton Movie Set! Whichever activity appeals to you, our Travel Specialists can tailor-make every day of your itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive New Zealand
Day 2 Bay of Islands
Day 3 Bay of Islands to Auckland (150 miles)
Day 4 Auckland
Day 5 Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula (150 miles)
Day 6 Coromandel Peninsula
Day 7 Coromandel to Rotorua (160 miles)
Day 8 Rotorua
Day 9 Rotorua to Turangi/Tongariro National Park (80 miles)
Day 10 Tongariro National Park
Day 11 Tongariro National Park to Hawkes Bay (145 miles)
Day 12 Hawkes Bay
Day 13 Wellington
Day 14 Wellington
Day 15 Depart Wellington
Ellie
Travel Specialist
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