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21 Day Ultimate North Island Tour
This 21 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.
This fabulous tour of the North Island captures everything that is special about the region. You’ll visit beautiful beaches and bays in Northland and the Coromandel, the wine regions of Hawke’s Bay and Martinborough and the cultural heartland of Rotorua. There is also time to explore our two largest cities, both vibrant but offering very different experiences. In Auckland you’ll sail a yacht on the harbour and in Wellington visit the wildlife sanctuary within the city, home to some of our rarest wildlife. There is so much to see and do during this holiday and when you’re tired after a day exploring, you’ll be greeted by your hosts at the welcoming lodges and bed and breakfasts that make up this package.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.
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.
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Itinerary summary for: 21 Day 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:
Airedale Boutique Suites
Day 2: Explore Auckland by land and water
Accommodation:
Airedale Boutique Suites
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:
McHardy Lodge
Day 12: Explore Hawkes Bay and visit the Gannet Colony
Accommodation:
McHardy Lodge
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:
Ruapehu Country Lodge
Day 18: Explore the many short walks in the area
Accommodation:
Ruapehu Country Lodge
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:
Airedale Boutique Suites
Day 21: Depart Auckland today