Train traveling across a high viaduct over a river surrounded by green hills and forested cliffs.
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North Island Highlights with Northern Explorer

Auckland

Auckland

13 days, 12 nights

Road Trips

From: $5,885 pp

Tour overview

Experience the best of the North Island on a journey that balances iconic highlights with hidden treasures. From the interactive magic of Hobbiton and Rotorua’s geothermal wonders to the relaxed elegance of Napier’s vineyards, there is something to captivate every generation. Conclude your adventure with a breathtaking rail voyage and a unique, self-drive rail cart experience through the untouched beauty of the Forgotten World.

Tour highlights & inclusions

13 days / 12 nights
1 lunch, 1 dinner

Auckland

Auckland

Rental car included
  • All Blacks Experience
  • Fullers Ferry Auckland to Waiheke Island (Return)
  • EcoZip Adventures Waiheke Island

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Price pp from

NZD $5,885

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.

Silhouettes watching an All Blacks rugby match on a large screen.

Accommodation

Modern hotel building with balconies lit up in the evening under a clear blue sky.
Oaks Auckland Hotel

Activities

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Tour highlights

Silhouettes watching an All Blacks rugby match on a large screen.

All Blacks Experience

Ferry cruising in blue ocean beside green hills and trees on an island.

Fullers Ferry Auckland to Waiheke Island (Return)

Two people in helmets and harnesses fly through the air on side-by-side ziplines over a lush green vineyard and native forest under a bright, sunny sky on Waiheke Island.

EcoZip Adventures Waiheke Island

Ferry cruising in blue ocean beside green hills and trees on an island.

Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island to Auckland

Hobbit hole with a green round door, surrounded by flowers and a wooden bench outside.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Performers in traditional Maori dress doing a group dance inside a decorated meeting house.

Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

Close-up of person holding a kiwi bird hatchling at a kiwi hatchery.

National Kiwi Hatchery Experience

Two people walk on a suspension bridge next to a large lantern-shaped wooden structure in a lush redwood forest.

Redwoods Treewalk + Glowworm Combo

Geothermal landscape with steaming vents and colorful mineral deposits surrounded by greenery.

Orakei Korako Hidden Valley - Open-Dated Voucher

Wellington Harbor with sailboats, hillside homes, and modern buildings under a blue sky with clouds.

Wellington Half Day Private Tour

Northern Explorer train crossing Hapuawhenua Viaduct over green forested landscape.

The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Wellington to Taumarunui

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

Rail River Combo

Northern Explorer train traveling on railway track through green farmland near Rangitikei Viaduct with hills behind.

The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Taumarunui to Auckland

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Private Transfer from Wellington Hotel to Train Station

Private Transfer Auckland Train Station to Auckland accommodation

Private Transfer Auckland accommodation to Auckland Airport

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