North Island Touring Ideas

This 3 day tour includes coach travel from Auckland to Paihia, a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock, Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach experience and a tour of the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

This short sharp and super sweet tour of the middle of the North Island showcases our culture and beautiful scenery.

Enjoy a 2-day trip from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo, with glowworm caves, a Maori cultural evening, and a Hobbiton Movie Set tour, returning via Matamata

On this tour, you'll experience the most iconic places and attractions in the North Island with 4-star hotel accommodations for luxury evenings.

Visit Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area on this action packed 5 day itinerary.

Visit Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area on this action packed 5 day itinerary.

This 7 day tour includes 2 nights in the Bay of Islands with a cruise to Cape Brett and Hole in the Rock. Then onto Rotorua for a thrilling day of adventure and activity. Return to Auckland via Waitomo Caves.

This 8-day tour is great for people who wish to experience as much as they can in the upper North Island. Learn about New Zealand's history, cruise around the Bay of Islands, travel to Rotorua via Hobbiton village and experience New Zealand's geothermal capital before returning to Auckland via Waitomo Caves.

Calling all Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton fans! This is the perfect tour if you would like to indulge in New Zealand's culture as well as seeing the location of the famous films. Starting and finishing in Auckland this action packed 3 day tour will take you to Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area.

Travel through the heart of the North Island on this short 'highlights' New Zealand Self Drive Tour. From Auckland journey south through the Waikato countryside to Rotorua, the Maori culture capital of New Zealand. It’s then on to the Art Deco city of Napier in the Hawkes Bay, home to New Zealand’s oldest vineyards.  The final leg of your whirlwind tour of the North Island takes you past sheep farms and wineries as you travel through the Wairarapa region to your final destination, the capital city of Wellington.

Explore the North Islands' major cities including Martinborough with the spectacular Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Wellington back to Auckland.

Explore our most popular North Island cities and get a taste of New Zealand culture and wine regions, accompanied by quality Motels to rest your head at the end of the day.