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North Island Express

This 7 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week.
We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.

Get ready to head north towards the sub-tropical Northland, where you'll cruise past dramatic sea caves and walk the powerful, historic grounds of Waitangi. Next, journey south through the Waikato, stepping directly into the movie magic of Hobbiton and raising a pint at the famous Green Dragon Inn. Your adventure unfolds in Rotorua, a geothermal hotspot where you’ll feel the earth’s energy before enjoying an evening of exclusive Māori storytelling and delicious traditional cuisine. Top it all off by returning to Auckland via an underground grotto, where a silent boat ride reveals a universe of glittering glow worms, a truly spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime sight. 

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

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

Included activity: Paihia, Bay of Islands Tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Bay of Islands Tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Included activity: Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton and Te Puia with FlexiTours - Lunch Included

Included activity: Eco Thermal Park Tour with Elite Adventures

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo with FlexiTours

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

6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: North Island Express

Day 1: Welcome to Aotearoa, New Zealand
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 2: Journey north to the Bay of Islands and Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Day 3: Cruise to the Hole in the Rock before returning to Auckland
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 4: Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton and Te Puia
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 5: Explore Rotorua's Geothermal Wonders and enjoy a traditional Māori Feast
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 6: Return to Auckland via Waitomo's Glowworm Caves
Accommodation: Sudima Auckland City

Day 7: Farewell New Zealand