North Island Escape

This 5 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

Travel through the heart of the North Island on this short 'highlights' New Zealand Self Drive Tour. From Auckland journey south through the Waikato countryside to Rotorua, the Maori culture capital of New Zealand. It’s then on to the Art Deco city of Napier in the Hawkes Bay, home to New Zealand’s oldest vineyards. The final leg of your whirlwind tour of the North Island takes you past sheep farms and wineries as you travel through the Wairarapa region to your final destination, the capital city of Wellington.

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

Itinerary summary for: North Island Escape

Day 1: Arrive in Auckland City and spend the day exploring
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Collect your rental car and head south through the lush Waikato farmland stopping to visit Hobbiton on your way to Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 3: Pass through Lake Taupo before travelling east to Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 4: Drive through the Wairarapa region and over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 5: Explore Wellington City before you depart today