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

Auckland

Auckland

13 days, 12 nights

Road Trips

From: $5,885 pp

Trip 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.

Trip highlights & inclusions

13 days / 12 nights
1 lunch, 1 dinner

Auckland

Auckland

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

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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

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.

People watching a large screen of rugby players lined up on a field in a stadium setting. Credit: All Blacks Experience

Accommodation

Modern multi-story hotel building with glass windows and balconies under a partly cloudy sky. Credit: Adina Britomart Hotel Auckland
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Trip highlights

People watching a large screen of rugby players lined up on a field in a stadium setting. Credit: All Blacks Experience

All Blacks Experience

Ferry boat sailing near green hills of Waiheke Island with other boats anchored in calm blue water. Credit: Fullers 360

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. Credit: Ziplines New Zealand

EcoZip Adventures Waiheke Island

Ferry boat with passengers on blue water near green hilly island and small sailboat. Credit: Fullers 360

Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island to Auckland

Hobbit hole with a green round door, surrounded by flowers and a wooden bench outside. Credit: Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour

Performers in traditional Maori dress doing a group dance inside a decorated meeting house. Credit: Te Puia

Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

Close-up of person holding a kiwi bird hatchling at a kiwi hatchery. Credit: National Kiwi Hatchery - Rotorua

National Kiwi Hatchery Experience

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

Redwoods Daytime Treewalk and Glowworm Combo

Geothermal landscape with steaming vents and colorful mineral deposits surrounded by greenery. Credit: Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Orakei Korako Hidden Valley - Open-Dated Voucher

Wellington Harbor with sailboats, hillside homes, and modern buildings under a blue sky with clouds. Credit: Capital Personalised Tours

Wellington Half Day Private Tour

Northern Explorer train crossing Hapuawhenua Viaduct over green forested landscape. Credit: Kiwi Rail

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. Credit: Forgotten World Adventures

Rail River Combo

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

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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