Delve Deep: New Zealand North Island 2024-25
Overview
Highlights
- Visit Whangarei Falls
- Visit Waitangi Treaty Ground
- Orientation walk around Pahia with Trip Leader
- Visit Waitomo Caves
- Orientation walk around Rotorua with Trip Leader
- Orientation tour, marae visit, workshops and hangi dinner at Kohutapu Lodge
- Visit Wai-O-Tapu thermal pools
- Visit Lake Taupo and Huka Falls
- Orientation walk of Tongariro National Park with Trip Leader
- Orientation walk around Wellington with Trip Leader
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Trip includes
- Air-conditioned minicoach
Itinerary
Kia ora! Welcome to Auckland: home to over 50 volcanos, this city sure is a blast (sorry not sorry). First up: meet the fellow explorers you’ll be sharing the adventure with. Then: we’ll dig into our first group dinner. Ready to delve deep into the North Island’s mind-blowing landscapes and richer-than-rich culture? See you bright and early!
Meals: Dinner
Wave goodbye to Auckland – we’re heading for the jaw-dropping Bay of Islands. Fancy swinging by a natural wonder en route? You’re in luck: the thundering Whangarei Falls awaits. Plunging into the Hatea River from a height of 26 metres, the waterfall’s surrounde...
Today = options. Jump on a cruise around the ‘Hole in the Rock’ – no prizes for guessing what this is – to spot the area’s celebrity dolphins. Or stick to solid ground with a tour of Cape Reinga (the tip of the island) and Ninety Mile Beach (lied on its CV – ac...
Wave goodbye to the Bay of Islands and head down to Waitomo. This is a big drive day, so stock up on snacks (and don’t lose your ear pods under your seat). We’ll make a pit stop at Matakana Village to stretch our legs and grab a bite to eat. It's foodie heaven:...
Waitomo Caves. A glowworm-studded labyrinth of underground caves and rivers – this place is like something out of a sci-fi movie. Spend your free time exploring Ruakuri Cave on foot. Cruise through the magical grotto. Or strap in for a unique blackwater rafting...
To say Rotorua has it ‘going on’ would be the understatement of the century. We’re talking: adrenalin-pumping activities and mind-boggling movie sets. Ready for some recs? For the LOTR fans (or closet fans), take a walk through Tolkien’s dreams at the Hobbiton ...
Before we roll into our next sleep spot, there’s a steamy visit to the geothermal wonderland, Wai-O-Tapu, on the cards. We’ll check out the Lady Knox Geyser which has been known to shoot boiling hot water 20m into the air! Then: we’ll make a stop at booming Huk...
Dramatic volcanic peaks dominating the horizon. Rugged terrain that looks like you landed on Mars. And intense turquoise lakes gathered in steep valleys. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best one-day hikes in the world – and it 100% deserves the rep....
Today we’re making our way to Wellington where our North Island adventure will soon end *tries not to cry*. Get your bearings around the capital on an orientation tour before we head to Mt Victoria for 360-degree views over the harbour. This evening, we’ll give...
Local culture? Tick. Epic landscapes? Tick. Time to leave? Tick. Sad face. BUT: it doesn’t have to end like this. Hop on a flight to Christchurch and join our New Zealand South Island trip – the timings work out perfectly, we checked. You know you want to...
Meals: Breakfast
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Best Tour Guide every so helpful an always switched on, best part was enjoying Long Drinks on the ferry Keep up the great work
Best Tour Guide every so helpful an always switched on, best pa...
Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent.
Really great tour overall, got pretty lucky with some of the activities cause they can be weather dependent. Was not able to do black water and white water rafting o...
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Breakfasts: 9
Lunches: 0
Dinners: 3
- FYI: these are optional activities available locally. Things might change – prices are here to give you a rough idea.
- Tour of Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach: from $170
- Bay of Islands sundown cruise: from $90
- Hole in the Rock cruise: from $150
- Visit Ruakuri Cave: from $70
- Blackwater rafting at Waitomo Caves: from $179
- Visit the Hobbiton movie set: from $150
- Ziplining canopy tour: from $179
- Whitewater rafting in Rotorua: from $139
- Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a local guide (October to April): from $395
- Quad biking in Tongariro National Park: from $155
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