This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Itinerary summary for: Ultimate North Island Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Explore the 'City of Sails' on a guided tour
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Leave Auckland and head north to the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Tarltons Lodge

Day 4: Discover the best of the Bay of Islands, and explore historic Russell
Accommodation: Tarltons Lodge

Day 5: Venture further into the Far North or take a scenic flight towards Cape Reinga
Accommodation: Tarltons Lodge

Day 6: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Tahi Lodge

Day 7: After passing through Auckland and the Hauraki Plains head to Whitianga
Accommodation: Sovereign Pier On The Waterways

Day 8: Enjoy stunning white sandy beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Sovereign Pier On The Waterways

Day 9: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 10: Explore Maori culture and geothermal wonders in Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 11: Head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Swiss-Belboutique Napier

Day 12: Discover the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Swiss-Belboutique Napier

Day 13: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel

Day 14: Explore Martinborough or the magnificent coast with its fascinating fishing villages
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel

Day 15: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Naumi Hotel Wellington

Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: Naumi Hotel Wellington

Day 17: Today is filled with wonderful scenery beginning with the Kapiti Coastline and towards Taranaki and New Plymouth
Accommodation: King & Queen Hotel Suites

Day 18: Explore Egmont National Park featuring fascinating Mt Taranaki
Accommodation: King & Queen Hotel Suites

Day 19: Journey to magnificent Waitomo Caves and then to Cambridge
Accommodation: Hidden Lake Hotel & Apartments

Day 20: Drive back to Auckland today and return your rental car
Accommodation: M Social Hotel Auckland

Day 21: Farewell Auckland