Paved road heading towards snow-covered Mount Ngauruhoe volcano under a clear blue sky.
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Hidden North Island

Auckland

Auckland

11 days, 10 nights

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From: $5,877 pp

Tour overview

Ditch the crowds for the rugged beauty of the "Forgotten World" and the volcanic wilderness of the Central Plateau. This is a journey for those who seek the extraordinary, where days are spent rafting underground rivers and hiking alpine peaks, and nights are spent in secluded cottages and forest lodges. From the black sands of Raglan to the sacred echoes of Whirinaki, discover the side of New Zealand that most travellers never see.

Tour highlights & inclusions

11 days / 10 nights
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Auckland

Auckland

Rental car included
  • Fullers Ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island and back
  • Hamilton Gardens Guided Tour with Picnic Lunch
  • The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company - the Black Abyss

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Trip itinerary

Welcome to Auckland

Welcome to Auckland, known in Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland is New Zealand's vibrant "City of Sails," and the country's largest metropolitan area. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Surrounded by native bush, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches, Auckland is a haven for both adventurers and urban explorers. Wander through world-class museums and galleries in the city centre or enjoy a peaceful retreat at the Auckland Gardens, where stunning landscapes showcase New Zealand's diverse flora. Stroll along the lively waterfront to savour fresh seafood and international cuisine at Viaduct restaurants. For an unforgettable perspective, ascend the iconic SkyTower, New Zealand's tallest structure, and take in panoramic views of the city and its picturesque islands.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

The Hotel Britomart building lit up at dusk in a city with tall buildings and cranes.
The Hotel Britomart Auckland

Activities

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Tour highlights

Red and white striped lighthouse in blue water near a green volcanic island with rocky shoreline.

Fullers Ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island and back

A symmetrical view of a bright blue reflecting pool leading to an ancient Egyptian-style temple with colorful hieroglyphics and painted columns, framed by turquoise pergolas under a bright, cloudy sky.

Hamilton Gardens Guided Tour with Picnic Lunch

A line of adventurers in wetsuits and blue helmets float on black inner tubes down a subterranean river, gazing up at a dense canopy of glowing blue glow worms on the cave ceiling.

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company - the Black Abyss

A rail cart emerging from a dark tunnel surrounded by dense green trees and ferns in a forest.

Rail River Combo

Adult and child holding hands hiking on rocky mountain trail near cable car under blue sky with clouds.

Sky Waka Gondola Return Sightseeing Trip

Tongariro crossing

1 Day Tongariro Crossing with Adrift

Blue jetboat with people in life jackets making a splash on a river surrounded by trees.

Huka falls Jet Boat Ride

A group of people watch steam rising from food being cooked in a hangi pit under a shelter.

Kohutapu Lodge & Whirinaki Forest Footsteps

Group kayaking inside a dark cave with life jackets and paddles on calm water

Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour

A group of rafters in a yellow boat cheer with their paddles raised in the dark green water at the base of a powerful white waterfall, surrounded by a dense canopy of New Zealand ferns and forest on the Kaituna River.

White Water Rafting the Kaituna River with Rotorua Rafting

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

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