Private Tour Guide/Driver & Vehicle
4* Accommodation 7 Nights, 8 Days Touring
Included North Island Tours: • Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour • Taupo Scenic Floatplane Flight • Hells Gate Rotorua Spa • Skyline Rotorua Gondola Buffet Dinner • Hobbiton Tour • Cathedral Cove Boat Tour •• Special Deal: Includes FREE Auckland Sky Tower Admission ••
Experience the best of the North island of New Zealand on 5* reviewed group tours. We offer flexible New Zealand escorted tours with no date or itinerary restrictions.
Travel with a private guide, discovering the highlights of the North Island. Each all-inclusive tour is fully customisable to match your interests. In addition, our New Zealand group tours cater from 1 – 40 travellers.
7 Day North Island Guided Tour Itinerary | New Zealand Group Tours
Day 1 Auckland
Your fantastic guided holiday 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 Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour + Taupo
Travel time Auckland to Waitomo Caves – 2.5 hours
Waitomo Caves
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 Taupo – 2 hours
Enjoy the scenic drive to Taupo, a small town set beside New Zealand’s largest lake. With the volcanic peaks of Tongariro National Park looming in the distance, and the lake itself formed from an ancient volcanic crater, you will get a close-up look at the immense forces that shaped New Zealand. Visit the majestic Huka Falls with your guide and relax on the lakefront.
Stay 1 night in Taupo.
Day 3 Taupo Floatplane Flight + Rotorua
Things to do in Taupo
In the morning, sample the best of Lake Taupo on a scenic floatplane flight. Lift off from Taupo Bay before turning over Acacia Bay to the headwaters of the Waikato River. Fly over the Craters of the Moon, then over the Borefields of the Wairakei Power Station, followed by a circuit of the Huka Falls, before returning over Taupo to land on the lakefront.
Travel time Taupo to Rotorua – 1 hour
Your geothermal experience will continue as you enjoy the short drive to Rotorua. Tour the exciting geothermal attractions with your guide, visiting sulphur springs, mud pools, geysers, and sinter terraces.
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. There is no limit on how long you can spend at Hell’s Gate – enjoy the experience at your leisure.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at Rotorua’s most spectacular location – Skyline Restaurant. Sit back and relax as the views from the gondola unfold on your journey to the Skyline complex. The Skyline Restaurant will then serve you a mouthwatering taste of New Zealand, a buffet of legendary proportions. At the top of the gondola you also have the option to add on a thrilling Luge Ride, enjoy nature walks, and visit the Jelly Belly Shop and Volcanic Hills winery and tasting room.
Day 5 Hobbiton Tour + Coromandel Peninsula
Travel time Rotorua to Matamata – 1 hour
Hobbiton
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 Coromandel – 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, on your way to Whitianga.
Stay 2 nights in Whitianga, Coromandel.
Day 6 Cathedral Cove Boat Tour + Hot Water Beach
Cathedral Cove
Discover the excitement and adventure of the Hahei Explorer boat tour to Cathedral Cove – the most photographed beach in New Zealand. Penguins, seals and dolphins are a big favourite when they take time out of their busy schedules to visit the boat. Explore places only accessible by boat, including coastal islands in the marine reserve and stunning sea caves. When the tide is right, you will be taken inside an amazing blowhole 80 feet high – a truly magical place.
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 7 Things To Do In 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 8 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$3099 per adult | NZD$2799 per child
9 Travellers: NZD$3249 per adult | NZD$2949 per child
8 Travellers: NZD$3299 per adult | NZD$3049 per child
7 Travellers: NZD$3549 per adult | NZD$3249 per child
6 Travellers: NZD$3849 per adult | NZD$3549 per child
5 Travellers: NZD$4249 per adult | NZD$3999 per child
4 Travellers: NZD$4899 per adult | NZD$4599 per child
3 Travellers: NZD$5899 per adult | NZD$5649 per child
2 Travellers: NZD$7999 per adult | NZD$7749 per child
1 Traveller: NZD$15,199
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