This 16 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.
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 Whitianga
Day 7: Explore the Coromandel Peninsula and Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve
Accommodation:
Oceans Resort Whitianga
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:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 15: A full day to explore Wellington City at leisure and this evening meet our native wildlife at Zealandia
Accommodation:
Adina CityLife Wellington [Formerly Heritage CityLife Wellington]
Day 16: Depart Wellington