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

Itinerary summary for: Ultimate North Island Tour

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: Explore Auckland by land and water
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Cross the Harbour Bridge and head north to the balmy Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 4: Discover the gems of the Bay of Islands or the culture at Waitangi
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Explore Northland on a flying and driving scenic tour
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 6: Head cross country to the Hokianga Harbour and down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Woodhouse Mountain Lodge Warkworth

Day 7: Mangawhai to Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Hahei Bed & Breakfast

Day 8: Explore the iconic Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach
Accommodation: Hahei Bed & Breakfast

Day 9: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Pullman Rotorua

Day 10: Explore Rotorua and discover the unique Maori culture at Te Puia
Accommodation: Pullman Rotorua

Day 11: Rotorua to Napier
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 12: Explore Hawkes Bay and visit the Gannet Colony
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 13: Drive south through the Hawkes Bay and the Wairarapa region to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel

Day 14: Explore the Wairarapa and Cape Palliser
Accommodation: The Martinborough Hotel

Day 15: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 16: Explore Wellington and this evening visit Zealandia wildlife sanctuary
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 17: Wellington to Tongariro National Park
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort

Day 18: Explore the many short walks in the area
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort

Day 19: Drive north through the King Country to the limestone rock formations of Waitomo
Accommodation: Abseil Inn

Day 20: Explore the Glow Worm Caves this morning, then drive to Auckland
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 21: Depart Auckland today