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

Itinerary summary for: Ultimate North Island Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Aotearoa, New Zealand
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 2: Explore the 'City of Sails'
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 3: Leave Auckland for the sub-tropical Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Discover the best of the Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Venture to the Far North
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 6: Cross over to the West Coast to witness Tāne Mahuta, Lord of the Forest
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 7: Drive the coastal road to Coromandel
Accommodation: Pacific Harbour Villas

Day 8: Explore Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach
Accommodation: Pacific Harbour Villas

Day 9: Travel towards the lakes of Rotorua via Hobbiton
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 10: Explore Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 11: Travel south to the Art Deco city of Napier via Lake Taupō
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 12: Discover the Art Deco architecture and vineyards of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 13: Drive south to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 14: Explore Martinborough or the fascinating fishing villages of the coast
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 15: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 16: Uncover the charms of Wellington City
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 17: Depart Wellington for Whanganui
Accommodation: The Avenue Wanganui

Day 18: Head towards Mt Taranaki and New Plymouth
Accommodation: Bella Vista New Plymouth

Day 19: Visit Waitomo Caves
Accommodation: Palm Court Motel Otorohanga

Day 20: Drive north back to Auckland via world famous Hamilton Gardens
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 21: Farewell New Zealand