Itinerary
This 10-day journey takes you through the North Island traversing by rail and then adventuring back north with self-drive.
Welcome to Auckland! Upon collecting your luggage make your own way to your accommodation where you will spend the evening. Spend the rest of the day exploring the ‘City of Sails’ at your leisure.
Today you will depart on a scenic journey through the North Island. Travelling from Auckland to Wellington on the Northern Explorer, enjoy top tier service whilst marveling at the ever-changing views of farmland to mountain. On your arrival to New Zealand’s capital, make your own way to your accommodation where you will be spending the next two nights.
The day is yours to explore Wellington at your leisure. Take a stroll along the waterfront, immerse yourself in New Zealand history with a trip to Te Papa, or unravel the behind-the-scenes movie magic of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies with a trip to Weta Workshop.
Collect your rental car this morning and embark on a scenic drive from Wellington to Napier. Upon your arrival to the art-deco capital of the world, check into your accommodation and spend the rest of the day exploring the city how you choose.
Spend the morning how you choose as later on today you will be spending time at The Silky Oak Chocolate Company, where you’ll immerse yourself in an indulgent tour of their factory, complete with a chocolate gift to take home!
Enjoy a leisurely drive this morning from Napier to Taupo. Upon your arrival, check into your accommodation and spend the rest of the day exploring this lake town how you choose.
Your next few days will be spent exploring Rotorua, a city home to geothermal wonders and rich in Māori culture. On Day 8, you will spend your day at Wai-O-Tapu, learning about the thermal wonderland and marvelling at the colorful and unique natural formations. The rest of your time spent here is yours to uncover at your leisure.
Enter another world today as you venture into the Waitomo Caves. Explore the mesmerising glowworm caves, where thousands of bioluminescent glowworms illuminate the darkness like a starry night sky. Take a guided boat tour through the caves to witness this natural spectacle up close.
Spend your morning enjoying a drive through lush New Zealand countryside as you return to Auckland. Upon arrival at the airport, return your rental car and prepare to depart for your next adventure.
