North Island Family Adventure

This 16 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

Travel the length of the North Island enjoying an amazing range of fun activities and attractions along the way. It begins with a climb to the top of Auckland Harbour Bridge, then swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Islands, snorkelling in the Coromandel and a stop at Hobbiton Village. For a traditional kiwi holiday experience you can’t go past Tarata Fishaway in rural Taihape. It’s here that your family will spend a day rafting on the gentle rapids of the Rangitikei River. Finishing in the capital city of Wellington, we’ve included a twilight adventure to the Zealandia wildlife sanctuary. During your North Island traverse you’ll stay at a great range of family friendly accommodation. Please note that some activities may not be suitable for all ages of children. Let us know and we can easily adapt or create a tour that suits perfectly.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

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: Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride

Included activity: Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Ruakuri Cave Combo

Included activity: Tarata Fishaway Scenic Rafting

Included activity: Zealandia By Night Wildlife Sanctuary Tour

Included activity: Fullers Ferry Rangitoto Island

Included activity: Auckland Sky Tower Admission

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Driving Creek Railway & Potteries - EyeFull Tower Tour

Included activity: Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruise

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Included activity: Te Rā Day Pass and Haka Cultural Performance Combo at Te Puia

Included activity: Original Ziplining Experience with Rotorua Canopy Tours

Itinerary summary for: North Island Family Adventure

Day 1: Arrive Auckland, transfer to your accommodation and rest of day at leisure
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Explore Rangitoto Island then cruise back to Auckland to view it from above at the Sky Tower
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Drive North to the tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Explore Bay of Islands including a chance to see dolphins in the wild
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Return to Auckland travelling via Waipoua Forest and the 'big trees'
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 6: Head to the Coromandel Peninsula and Whitianga with a stop at Driving Creek Railway on the way
Accommodation: Oceans Resort

Day 7: Explore the Coromandel Peninsula and Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve
Accommodation: Oceans Resort

Day 8: Today head to Rotorua stopping at Hobbiton on the way!
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 9: Visit Te Puia for an introduction to Maori culture, then fly through the trees on a forest zipline tour
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 10: Cross to Taupo, take a jet boat ride o the Huka Jet and then onto Waitomo Caves
Accommodation: Palm Court Motel Otorohanga

Day 11: A day in Waitomo to explore the fascinating caves
Accommodation: Palm Court Motel Otorohanga

Day 12: Head south today across the central plateau to Tarata Fishaway for a great family adventure
Accommodation: Tarata Fishaway

Day 13: Today you get to raft the river as well as enjoy the superb surroundings at the lodge
Accommodation: Tarata Fishaway

Day 14: Your journey continues south to the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 15: A full day to explore Wellington City at leisure and this evening meet our native wildlife at Zealandia
Accommodation: CityLife Wellington

Day 16: Depart Wellington