Northern Explorer Family Adventure

This 12 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Explore Auckland City with a spectacular half day tour before heading north to the tropical Bay of Islands. Includes a swim with the dolphins (age restrictions apply) and a full day tour to Cape Reinga. Head south through the magnificent giant Kauri trees of the Waipoua Forest and onto the beaches of Matakana. Then the adventure capital of the North Island. A Maori concert and hangi dinner, a day trip to the Lord of the Rings site at Hobbiton plus much more. Explore the Waitomo Caves before heading back to Auckland City.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

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

Included activity: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Included activity: Auckland City Revealed Half Day Tour with Bush and Beach

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shires Rest

Itinerary summary for: Northern Explorer Family Adventure

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland city
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Enjoy a Spectacular Auckland half day tour
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the balmy Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Swim with the Dolphins and explore Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga day tour
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 6: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 7: After passing through Auckland you'll reach the rich green Waikato countryside then the Rotorua lakes
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 8: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 9: Head out to Hobbiton for an unforgettable Lord of the Rings experience today
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 10: Rotorua to Waitomo where you'll venture underground to explore the glow worm caves
Accommodation: Palm Court Motel Otorohanga

Day 11: Follow the Waikato River north back to Auckland
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 12: Depart Auckland today