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Intrepid Travel: Premium New Zealand North Island

This 8 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Wellington.

This is natural beauty on the biggest scale - huge volcanoes, vast lakes, rolling farmlands and deep caves. On this Intrepid Premium trip, you’ll spend a week exploring the best of New Zealand’s North Island with the guidance of a passionate local leader. On a journey from Auckland to Wellington, sip local wine on Waiheke Island, explore the mythical world of Hobbiton, marvel at the geothermal delights of Rotorua, relax on the shores of Lake Taupo, explore the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro and sail across Wellington Harbour.

*This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Please consult your Travel Specialist for details on itinerary variations outside these dates.*

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Intrepid Travel

Included: Drink at The Green Dragon (Hobbiton)

Included: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Included: Return Ferry to Waiheke Island

Included: Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

Included: Te Pa Tu - Māori cultural & culinary experience

Included: Wai O Tapu thermal reserve

Included: Waiheke Island winery visits with tasting & lunch

Included: Waitomo GlowWorm Caves

Included: Wellington Harbour Evening Cruise

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Itinerary summary for: Intrepid Travel: Premium New Zealand North Island

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland

Day 2: Wineries of Waiheke

Day 3: Glow Worms and Hobbits

Day 4: A Geothermal Wonderland

Day 5: A free day to explore Taupo and all it has to offer

Day 6: Volcanoes and Mountains

Day 7: Wellington exploration day

Day 8: Farwell from Wellington