Taster Tour of the North Island

This 9 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

Explore the North Island from Auckland to Wellington on this short 'Taster Tour'. In Rotorua you'll be introduced to Maori culture through an informative and tasty discovery of the cuisine. You then journey to the beautiful Hawkes Bay, home to New Zealand's oldest vineyards. With time to discover the wineries for yourself during the day, you are then treated to an amazing progressive dinner at some of the top winery restaurants with matched wine tastings. From Napier travel south to the village of Martinborough, a hidden gem within New Zealand's food and wine scene. You'll be introduced to the delicious artisan delights that are being made here. The last leg of your 'Taster Tour' brings you to the capital city of Wellington, a hub for foodies and the best place to experience New Zealand's cafe culture.

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

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shires Rest

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

Included activity: Martinborough in a Day Personal Wine Tour with Martinborough Wine Tours

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Taster Tour of the North Island

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland
Accommodation: Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments

Day 2: Drive south through Waikato farmland via Hobbiton Village before continuing to Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 3: Enjoy an intimate introduction to Maori culture and food
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 4: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: The Dome

Day 5: Spend today enjoying wineries, a chocolate factory or enjoy a local walk
Accommodation: The Dome

Day 6: Napier to Martinborough, famed for its boutique wineries
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 7: Learn and taste some of the wines that make Martinborough a favourite wine destination
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 8: It's a short drive over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington today
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 9: Take the morning to discover Wellington's cafe culture before you depart