North Island Highlights with Northern Explorer

This 13 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

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.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: All Blacks Experience

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer from Wellington Hotel to Train Station with In Style Executive

Included activity: The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Wellington to Taumarunui

Included activity: Rail River Combo with Forgotten World

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Train Station to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Taumarunui to Auckland

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland accommodation to Auckland Airport with Tourcorp

Included activity: Fullers Ferry Waiheke Island to Auckland

Included activity: EcoZip Adventures Waiheke Island

Included activity: Fullers Ferry Auckland to Waiheke Island (Return)

Included activity: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience at Te Puia

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shires Rest

Included activity: Redwoods Treewalk & Glowworm Combo General Admission

Included activity: National Kiwi Hatchery Experience

Included activity: Orakei Korako Hidden Valley - Open-Dated Voucher

Included activity: Wellington Half Day Private Tour with Capital Personalized Tour

1 lunch, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: North Island Highlights with Northern Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland: The City of Sails
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 2: Waiheke Wonders
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 3: Movie Magic and Māori Culture
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 4: Rotorua’s Natural Wonders
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 5: Rotorua Your Way: Adventure or Relaxation
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 6: The Hidden Valley and Art Deco Napier
Accommodation: Pebble Beach Motor Inn, Napier

Day 7: Explore Hawke’s Bay: Vineyards, and Coastal Views
Accommodation: Pebble Beach Motor Inn, Napier

Day 8: Through the Wairarapa to the Coolest Little Capital
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 9: Capital Culture
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 10: The Northern Explorer
Accommodation: Forgotten World Motel

Day 11: Forgotten World: Rail Carts and Rural Heritage
Accommodation: Forgotten World Motel

Day 12: The Final Rail Stretch
Accommodation: Oaks Auckland Hotel

Day 13: Fond Farewells