Cities, Volcanoes and Vineyards Luxury Tour

This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Explore Central North Island's jewels. You'll be met by your private transfer at Auckland Airport and whisked to meet your ferry to the idyllic Waiheke Island, the perfect spot to recover from a long flight. The essence of Wahike wine tour will introduce you to the delights of this charming island. Returning to Auckland you pick up your car and travel south to Rotorua and Solitaire Lodge. Here you’ll encounter the fascinating Maori culture and enjoy a fabulous day trip to the volcanic Mt Tarawera by helicopter. Next stop is Lake Taupo, where you try your hand at trout fishing. The final stretch of your North Island experience takes you to the Hawkes Bay, New Zealand’s oldest wine region and the impeccable Farm at Cape Kidnappers, here you have time to explore the wineries or play a round of golf or simply relax. You’ll be flown back to Auckland to meet your departing international flight.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Luxury Lodges.

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 Fullers Ferry Terminal with Tourcorp

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

Included activity: Fullers Ferry Auckland to Waiheke Island (Return)

Included activity: Air New Zealand flight Napier to Auckland

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland accommodation to Auckland Airport with Tourcorp

Included activity: Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour with Ananda

Included activity: Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island to Auckland

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland City Cruise Terminal to Auckland City car depot with Tourcorp

Included activity: Te Ra Guided Experience, Cultural Experience and Hangi Buffet Lunch at Te Puia

Included activity: Mount Tarawera & Orakei Korako Thermal Explorer by Helicopter

Included activity: Half Day Lake Taupo Fishing and Cruise Charter

Meals included: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Cities, Volcanoes and Vineyards Luxury Tour

Day 1: Welcome to New Zealand, you'll be transferred to your Waiheke Island ferry
Accommodation: The Boatshed

Day 2: Explore the boutique vineyards of Waiheke Island
Accommodation: The Boatshed

Day 3: Return to Auckland, then drive to Rotorua and your lakeside retreat at Solitaire Lodge
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge

Day 4: Discover the unique Maori cuisine and culture, then spend the rest of the day exploring
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge

Day 5: Take a scenic flight to the surreal volcano Mt Tarawera, here you'll land and get to explore
Accommodation: Solitaire Lodge

Day 6: From Rotorua follow the geothermal highway to Taupo
Accommodation: The Kinloch Manor

Day 7: Try your hand at fishing for trout on New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo
Accommodation: The Kinloch Manor

Day 8: From Taupo head to the Hawkes Bay wine region
Accommodation: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Day 9: Explore the Hawkes Bay or spend the day golfing at Cape Kidnappers
Accommodation: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Day 10: Fly from Napier back to Auckland, where you have the rest of the day to explore the City of Sails
Accommodation: Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Day 11: Depart for home