Northern Highlights Escape

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

Explore the highlights of the North Island including the Bay of Islands and Rotorua, two of the most popular destinations. In the Bay of Islands, you’ll take a cruise amongst the many islands home to an abundance of marine wildlife, including dolphins which you might be lucky enough to see. In Rotorua you’ll enjoy a thrilling cultural encounter at Tamaki Maori Village and you’ll return to Auckland via the fascinating limestone formations and glow worm caves of Waitomo.

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 Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

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

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Waitangi Treaty Grounds

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

Included activity: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: Northern Highlights Escape

Day 1: Upon arrival in Auckland you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Collect rental car, drive Auckland to Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 3: Enjoy a Bay of Islands cruise, free time to explore
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Drive Bay of Islands to Snells Beach via Waipoua Forest and the ancient Kauri Trees
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 5: Drive Snells Beach to Rotorua, enjoy a visit to Tamaki Maori Village this evening
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 6: Full free day to explore Rotorua and surrounds
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 7: Drive Rotorua to Waitomo, visit the Glow Worm Caves, then to Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 8: Depart Auckland today