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10 Day North Island Guided Tour

Tour Highlights

 Private Tour Guide/Driver & Vehicle
 4* Accommodation 10 Nights, 11 Days Touring
 Included North Island Tours: Bay of Islands Hole in the Rock Cruise Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour Hells Gate Rotorua Spa Maori Culture & New Zealand Hāngi Dinner Hobbiton Tour Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
•• Special Deal: Includes FREE Auckland Sky Tower Admission ••

Experience the best of the North Island on this 5* reviewed New Zealand guided vacation. We offer flexible New Zealand escorted tours with no date or itinerary restrictions.

Each New Zealand vacation package includes a personal tour guide/driver, private tour vehicle, quality accommodation, and a range of must-do activities. In addition, this North Island guided tour is fully customisable. We will work with you to ensure your New Zealand vacation matches exactly what you are looking for.

Read on for more details on the 10 Day North Island Guided Tour.

10 Day North Island Guided Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Auckland

Your fantastic guided New Zealand vacation begins in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. Home to one third of New Zealand’s population and bordered by two stunning harbours, Auckland is thriving, diverse city surrounded by natural wonders.

Explore Auckland with your guide, visiting top attractions such as the Sky Tower, Mt Eden’s volcanic crater, Waiheke Island, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, or Piha Beach.

Stay 1 night in Auckland.

Day 2 Bay of Islands + Discover the Bay Cruise

Travel time Auckland to Bay of Islands – 4 hours 

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Hole in the Rock Cruise

Leave the city behind as your tour continues north to the Bay of Islands, a stunning stretch of coastline with secluded beaches, forested hills, and fantastic marine wildlife.

In the afternoon, board your premium‘Discover the Bay’ cruise and see the best of the Bay of Islands. Journey to the Hole in the Rock and if weather permits, sail through it. See marine wildlife including dolphins and stop off at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island to have a swim, go for a walk, have a bite to eat and relax.

Stay 2 nights in Paihia.

Day 3 Cape Reinga + 90 Mile Beach

Discover the wild northern reaches of New Zealand today with your guid. Venture past forests and farmland and windswept beaches on the journey to Cape Reinga, where a lighthouse marks the northernmost tip of New Zealand.

On the way, take in the vast expanse of 90 Mile Beach. In addition, visit an ancient Kauri grove hidden within lush native bush.

Day 4 Hamilton

Travel time Bay of Islands to Hamilton – 5.5 hours 

Your tour will pass through the City of Sails once more as you continue south to Hamilton, New Zealand’s largest inland city.

In the afternoon, visit the Hamilton Gardens with your guide or relax in the city.

Stay 1 night in Hamilton.

Day 5 Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour + Rotorua

Travel time Hamilton to Waitomo Caves – 1 hour 

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour

Venture off the beaten track as your guide takes you on a scenic drive to the Waitomo Caves. The land is wilder around here, with limestone outcroppings emerging from farmland and densely forested hills rising all around, but the wildest landscape of all lies underground.

Witness the marvels of these vast caverns as you explore two fantastic caves – the Ruakuri Cave, home to a dizzying array of cave formations, and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you will be dazzled by a galaxy of glowworms overhead.

Travel time Waitomo Caves to Rotorua – 2 hours 

Enjoy the scenic drive to Rotorua. Tour the exciting geothermal attractions with your guide, visiting sulphur springs, mud pools, geysers, and sinter terraces.

Stay 2 nights in Rotorua.

Day 6 Hell’s Gate Rotorua Spa + Maori Culture & New Zealand Hāngi Dinner

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New Zealand Hāngi & Geyser

In the morning, stroll through Hell’s Gate, a steaming thermal reserve. See bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, mineral pools, learn about New Zealand’s history and culture, and even try Maori weaving and wood carving! After you have explored the thermal reserve, enjoy a relaxing sulphur spa overlooking the reserve.

In the evening, enjoy a Maori cultural experience including a Hangi dinner! Begin your evening with a cultural show that includes traditional dances and the world-renowned Haka. The dining experience is a culinary opportunity like no other. Following dessert, you will be transported down into the valley to conclude your evening beside the awe-inspiring Pohutu geyser.

Day 7 Hobbiton Tour + Tauranga

Travel time Rotorua to Matamata – 1 hour 

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Hobbiton Tour

Experience the magic of Middle-earth as you tour the Hobbiton Movie Set, where the charming village from The Lord of the Rings has been brought to life. The set has been completely rebuilt and will remain as it was seen in the films. There are spectacular views across to the Kaimai Ranges from the rolling green hills of the movie set, which is still a working sheep and beef farm. You can relax and soak up the unique atmosphere with a great cup of coffee or a light meal in the Shire’s Rest Cafe.

Travel time Matamata to Tauranga – 1 hour 

Continue to the Bay of Plenty, one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in New Zealand, and explore the city with your guide.

Stay 1 night in Tauranga.

Day 8 Coromandel Peninsula

Travel time Tauranga to Coromandel Peninsula – 2.5 hours 

Embark on a scenic tour of the Coromandel Peninsula, taking in views of the lush rainforest and idyllic beaches. If the tide is right, visit Hot Water Beach, where you can dig your own hot pools in the sand, on your way to Whitianga.

Stay 2 nights in Whitianga, Coromandel.

Day 9 Cathedral Cove Boat Tour

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Cathedral Cove Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Discover the rugged coastline today on a boat tour that takes you through the marine reserve and past immense sea caves and sandy bays. Stop at the famous Cathedral Cove to soak in the views!

In the afternoon, your guide will show you some of the best hidden secrets of the Coromandel, including lush forest walks and secluded golden-sand beaches.

Day 10 Auckland

Travel time Coromandel Peninsula to Auckland – 3 hours 

As your holiday draws to a close, return to Auckland and spend your final evening shopping, touring around with your guide, or celebrating the end of a fantastic holiday with a harbour dinner cruise.

Stay 1 night in Auckland.

Day 11 Depart Auckland

Your guide will deliver you to Auckland Airport for your departing flight.

Pricing

As our Guided Tour prices are split between travellers, pricing will vary depending on the number of travellers on the tour. Please make a tour enquiry to receive your personal quote.

11 + Travellers: Please enquire for your custom quote
10 Travellers: NZD$4249 per adult | NZD$3899 per child
9 Travellers: NZD$4449 per adult | NZD$4099 per child
8 Travellers: NZD$4549 per adult | NZD$4199 per child
7 Travellers: NZD$4849 per adult | NZD$4499 per child
6 Travellers: NZD$5249 per adult | NZD$4849 per child
5 Travellers: NZD$5799 per adult | NZD$5449 per child
4 Travellers: NZD$6599 per adult | NZD$6249 per child
3 Travellers: NZD$7999 per adult | NZD$7649 per child
2 Travellers: NZD$10,749 per adult | NZD$10,399 per child
1 Traveller: NZD$20,399

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