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5-Day Best of the North Island Tour from Auckland
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5 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
This five day independent tour offers the best the North Island has to offer. The tour includes the Bay of Islands with Hole in the Rock cruise and guided tours of Russell and Waitangi. The tour then returns to Auckland for one night prior to travelling through to Hobbiton where a guided tour of this world renown attraction has been arranged for your enjoyment. From Hobbiton the tour travels through to Rotorua and its geothermal attractions, here you will enjoy a guide tour of the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and its Living Maori Village. This attraction will also include a Haka Performance. On the final day of this 5 day adventure you will visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a guided boat tour through the glowworm grotto. Four star hotel accommodation and transportation included.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for Auckland, Paihia, and Rotorua
- One nights accommodation in Auckland and Paihia; Two nights accommodation in Rotorua
- Commentary by local guides
- Guided Tours of attractions
- Admission fees and all transport/tour fees listed in itinerary
- All transport to and from activities/accommodation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
07:30 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick up from all hotels within Auckland city. If you are based outside the city, or if your hotel is not listed, then please advise for pick up instructions.
What To Expect
Auckland – Bay of Islands
4 Stops
Paihia Harbour
Depart Auckland and travel north by coach via the Hibiscus Coast with its golden sand beaches, through Whangarei and arrive in the beautiful township of Paihia, Bay of Islands.
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Russell
By ferry you will be transported from Paihia to Russell a beautiful township immediately across the bay from Paihia. Russell being the original capital of New Zealand. In Russell a tour of the township has been arranged for your enjoyment.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bay of Islands
From Russell you will join a three hour nature cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock, weather and sea conditions permitting you will sail through the hole. On the cruise you will often site dolphins and numerous sea birds.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Paihia
The hole in the rock cruise will return you to the dock at Paihia. The remainder of the afternoon evening is at leisure to explore the township.
15 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Scenic Circle Hotel Paihia or similar
Bay of Islands – Auckland
4 Stops
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
This morning transferred from your accommodation to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds,Tour the Waitangi Treaty Grounds the site of the historic treaty between the Maori and European pioneers. A guided tour has been arranged the tour will include a magnificent Maori meeting house and war canoe. Following the guided tour enjoy a Maori Cultural performance.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Paihia
From the treaty grounds you will be transferred back to your Paihia Accommodation to collect your luggage for your onward coach journey this afternoon back to Auckland.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Auckland
Departing Paihia early afternoon you will travel by coach south to Auckland a journey of approximately 3.5 hours, arriving Auckland City late afternoon. On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your Auckland Central City accommodation.
• Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Central
Your destination for this evening. Evening at leisure.
12 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : City Life Auckland or similar
Auckland – Hobbiton – Rotorua
3 Stops
Hobbiton Movie Set
Depart from Auckland by coach for your journey to Rotorua via Hobbiton: the farm that has been transformed for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie set. Tour fairytale landscapes of the Shire, see 44 hobbit holes, the Mill and double arch bridge, the party tree and visit the Green Dragon Inn.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Matamata
On the conclusion of your guided tour of Hobbiton you will depart Matamata and continue travelling south to Rotorua.
• Admission Ticket Free
Rotorua
Arriving mid afternoon in Rotorua you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel accommodation. You will have the remainder of the day evening at leisure to explore on you own.
16 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley
2 Stops
Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village
This morning you will be transferred toWhakarewarewa Geothermal Valley and the Living Maori Villagefor a guided tour which includes the world-famous Pōhutu geyser, boiling mud-pools, steam vents and bubbling pools. Following the tour there will be a Haka performance for your enjoyment.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Rotorua
FromWhakarewarewa Geothermal Valley you will be transferred back to your central Rotorua Accommodation with the remainder of the day to explore on your own or to do some shopping in the township.
18 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Millennium Hotel Rotorua or similar
Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland
3 Stops
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Departing Rotorua early afternoon you will travel from Rotorua to Auckland by road via the Waitomo Glowworm caves with a guided tour of the caves including a boat through the glowworm grotto.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Waitomo District
Following the guide tour of the Waitomo Caves you will continue north to Auckland
• Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Central
Early evening arrive Auckland Central City where your tour will conclude.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Leisure Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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