Waiheke Island's turquoise bay with sailboats and green hills.

Food & Wine

Intrepid Travel: Premium New Zealand North Island

Auckland

Wellington

8 days, 7 nights

Small Group Tours

From: $5,780 pp

Prefer to call?

Tour overview

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.*

Tour highlights & inclusions

8 days / 7 nights

7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Auckland

Wellington

Why Discover New Zealand

One accountable person to plan, book and manage your trip from enquiry to departure.
We make sure the itinerary works in real life, not just on a screen.
We’ll confirm availability and give you a clear breakdown before you commit.

Make an enquiry about this trip or build a custom quote

Price pp from

NZD $5,780

Trip itinerary

Auckland skyline with Sky Tower at sunset over city buildings and construction sites.

Welcome to New Zealand! Your adventure of the volcanic North Island begins in Auckland – New Zealand’s most populated city, fringed with beaches, harbours, volcanoes and farmland. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, you might like to uncover the story of New Zealand rugby during an interactive All Blacks experience where you’ll learn about the heritage of the sport and find out what it takes to wear the famous black jersey. After your meeting, get to know your group over dinner at a local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information 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.

Activities:

Auckland - Welcome Dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Staying in:

M Social or similar (1 night)

Welcome to New Zealand! Your adventure of the volcanic North Island begins in Auckland – New Zealand’s most populated city, fringed with beaches, harbours, volcanoes and farmland. You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, where you’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, you might like to uncover the story of New Zealand rugby during an interactive All Blacks experience where you’ll learn about the heritage of the sport and find out what it takes to wear the famous black jersey. After your meeting, get to know your group over dinner at a local bistro in the heart of the city, championing New Zealand producers.

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information 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.

Activities:

Auckland - Welcome Dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer

Staying in:

M Social or similar (1 night)