Bright blue sky with green verges, a curved sandy beach and the blue sea with a small boat in the centre Credit: New Zealand Fine Touring - Photographer Unknown

Intrepid Travel: Enchanting Northland

Auckland

5 days, 4 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $2,012 pp

Prefer to call?

Trip overview

Explore sub-tropical islands and world-famous coastlines on this journey into Northland. Calling all nature lovers, this corner of New Zealand’s North Island is like another world. Northland is known for its dense forests and warm weather, creating a paradise made up of 144 islands – the Bay of Islands. With free time for an adrenaline-filled adventure in Paihia (or some downtime kicking back on one of the gorgeous beaches), this journey will be nothing short of enchanting.

Is this trip right for you?
- There are walking opportunities throughout this trip. We recommend you bring good quality walking shoes if you're keen to enjoy a hike or two.
- Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
- There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
- Minimum age: 15 years old.

Trip highlights & inclusions

5 days / 4 nights

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Auckland

Hotel 3 star

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

$2,012

Trip overview

Explore sub-tropical islands and world-famous coastlines on this journey into Northland. Calling all nature lovers, this corner of New Zealand’s North Island is like another world. Northland is known for its dense forests and warm weather, creating a paradise made up of 144 islands – the Bay of Islands. With free time for an adrenaline-filled adventure in Paihia (or some downtime kicking back on one of the gorgeous beaches), this journey will be nothing short of enchanting.

Is this trip right for you?
- There are walking opportunities throughout this trip. We recommend you bring good quality walking shoes if you're keen to enjoy a hike or two.
- Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
- There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
- Minimum age: 15 years old.

Trip highlights & inclusions

5 days / 4 nights

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Auckland

Hotel 3 star

Why Discover New Zealand

Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

$2,012

Why Discover New Zealand

Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Auckland skyline with Sky Tower at sunset over city buildings and construction sites. Credit: Intrepid Travel

Welcome to New Zealand! Your adventure begins in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm. If you arrive early, why not check out the Auckland Sky Tower – the tallest building in New Zealand. If the mood strikes, you can also jump off the Sky Tower (with a harness, of course). Maybe visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum or walk around the CBD at your own pace and pick one of the excellent spots for lunch. Tonight, you’ll head out for a welcome dinner with your group to get to know each other.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Staying in:

Hotel (1 night)

Welcome to New Zealand! Your adventure begins in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm. If you arrive early, why not check out the Auckland Sky Tower – the tallest building in New Zealand. If the mood strikes, you can also jump off the Sky Tower (with a harness, of course). Maybe visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum or walk around the CBD at your own pace and pick one of the excellent spots for lunch. Tonight, you’ll head out for a welcome dinner with your group to get to know each other.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Staying in:

Hotel (1 night)