This 14 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

Itinerary summary for: The Essential North Island Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, transfer to your accommodation, then spend the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 2: Enjoy a full day exploring Auckland's wild side
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 3: Collect your rental car then head north to the Waipoua Forest. This evening enjoy a twilight tour
Accommodation: Waipoua Lodge

Day 4: Cross to the east coast and the wonderful Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 5: Explore the Bays today
Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge, Russell

Day 6: Enjoy a scenic drive from Bay of Islands to Auckland
Accommodation: Fable Auckland

Day 7: Head south to the limestone caves of Waitomo
Accommodation: Abseil Inn

Day 8: Cross the central Plateau to New Zealand's cultural capital, Rotorua
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 9: Enjoy a full day exploring Rotorua's geothermal and indigenous attractions. This evening visit Tamaki Maori Village
Accommodation: On the Point

Day 10: Continue your journey south through Lake Taupo to the art deco city of Napier
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 11: Explore the city this morning then enjoy an afternoon tour of the Hawkes Bay wineries
Accommodation: McHardy Lodge

Day 12: Explore the Wairarapa as you head towards the capital city of Wellington
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 13: Spend the morning strolling the streets of the capital. This afternoon venture out on a Lord of the Rings tour
Accommodation: Bolton Hotel Wellington

Day 14: Explore a little more of Wellington, then depart for your onward journey