HANDS FREE NORTHERNER
13 Days • 6 Stops • 2 People • From NZ$8,399 p.p.
A refined tour designed for effortless exploration, blending vistas, culture, and curated experiences across the North Island.
Sit back and relax as someone else takes the wheel, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the sights, stories, and scenery of the North Island on a small-group tour. Begin in Auckland, where you’ll experience grassroots Kiwi culture and the flavours of Waiheke Island. Journey north along the Twin Coast Discovery route to the Bay of Islands, cruising crystal-clear waters to the iconic Hole in the Rock and gaining insight into New Zealand’s founding story at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Return south to Auckland to enjoy the city’s foodie highlights before stepping into the cinematic world of Hobbiton and exploring the glowworm-lit caves of Waitomo. In Rotorua, delve deeper into Māori culture with an immersive evening at Te Pā Tū. Take to the skies above Rotorua with a breathtaking scenic flight over Mt Tarawera, before slowing the pace at Wai Ariki Hot Spa - an experience of pure relaxation and renewal. Conclude your journey in the serene lakeside town of Taupō, reflecting on an unforgettable North Island experience.