North Island Spectacular

This 13 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

A comprehensive North Island tour exploring from Cape Reinga in the north, to the charming capital city of Wellington in the south. Along the way you’ll travel at a relaxed pace and experience welcoming hospitality at some of the best boutique lodges. Highlights include the Bay of Islands cruise, Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach tour. In Rotorua you’ll take a tour by float plane to the Waimangu Valley and enjoy a visit to Tamaki Maori Village including dinner.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

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: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fuller GreatSights - Lunch Included

Included activity: Private Footwhistle Glowworm Cave Tour

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

12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: North Island Spectacular

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

Day 2: Today travel north to Russell in the Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 3: Cruise through the Bay of Islands and if time allows you could visit Waitangi this afternoon
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 4: Full day tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 6: Pass through Auckland and the Hauraki Plains before the coastal climb to the Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Hahei Bed & Breakfast

Day 7: Explore the iconic Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach
Accommodation: Hahei Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: Cross country to Waitomo where you'll visit the famous Glowworm Caves
Accommodation: Kamahi Cottage

Day 9: Drive Waitomo to Rotorua and this evening visit Tamaki Maori Village.
Accommodation: The Springs Rotorua

Day 10: Take a very special scenic flight over the Rotorua Lakes with a landing at the Buried Village
Accommodation: The Springs Rotorua

Day 11: Today is filled with fantastic scenery including Lake Taupo, the Desert Road and the Kapiti Coastline as you approach Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 12: Uncover the charms of Wellington City, including the quirky cafes and fascinating museums
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 13: Depart Wellington today.