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The Volcanic Centre Exploration

This 8 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.


A tour through the heart of the North Island highlighting its incredible diversity. Experience the rich culture of Rotorua and its volcanic past and present with a trip by helicopter to Mt Tarawera. Visit Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand and then the North Island's World Heritage area of Tongariro National Park. The tour finishes with a visit to the world famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and Aranui Cave before heading back to Auckland.


Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 3 star.

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.


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Itinerary summary for: The Volcanic Centre Exploration

Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Drive south through the rich fertile farmland of the Waikato and maybe stop at Hobbiton Village on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 3: Take a scenic flight to the surreal volcano of Mt Tarawera, here you'll land and get to explore
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 4: A short drive along the Geothermal Highway to Lake Taupo
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

Day 5: Skirt the edge of Lake Taupo and cross the Desert Road to Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Day 6: Head north through the King Country, why not stop off at the Forgotten World?
Accommodation: Abseil Inn

Day 7: Explore the Glow Worm Caves in Waitomo, before returning to Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 8: Depart Auckland