The North Island - Bay of Islands, Hobbiton, Rotorua & more
New Zealand's North Island provides more of the iconic attractions that draw people to visit 'the land of the long white cloud' than you might think. You won't regret spending time in the more-populous of our two main Islands on one of these unforgettable touring itineraries. Explore: vibrant cities; beautiful beaches; Hobbit dwellings; glowworm-filled caves; geothermic areas with bubbling mud, natural hot springs and dramatic geysers; stunningly beautiful lakes; world-class vineyards and restaurants; and much more on a coach tour of New Zealand's North Island.
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Includes coach travel with Great Sights to Paihia and a tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a full day adventure to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach and a cruise to the famous Hole in the Rock.
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- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Explore the highlights of the central North Island. Take a tour through the Waitomo Caves, have fun at the Rotorua Agrodome, a cultural introduction at Te Puia and dinner at Mitai Maori Village. No North Island trip would be complete without exploring the Hobbiton Movie Set.
- Viewed 183 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Visit Waitomo Caves, the Rotorua Agrodome, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village and Hobbiton Movie Set on this 2 day fun filled tour.
- Viewed 149 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
This 6 day tour is great tour for people with limited time who wish to experience as much as they can around the Auckland area. Learn about New Zealand's history, cruise around the Bay of Islands, travel to Rotorua via the famous Waitomo glow worm caves and experience New Zealand's geothermal capital before returning to Auckland.
- Viewed 166 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Visit Waitomo Caves, the Rotorua Agrodome, Te Puia, and Tamaki Maori Village. Enjoy a full free day in Rotorua to explore before returning to Auckland
- Viewed 212 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 4 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Explore the best of the North Island. Cruise the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands, visit the top of the country at Cape Reinga, explore ancient limestone caves, discover a pre-European Maori Village and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn after your tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.
- Viewed 200 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Visit Waitomo Caves, the Rotorua Agrodome, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area on this action packed 3 day tour.
- Viewed 236 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 4 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Journey through the heart of the North Island on this 5 day tour from Auckland to the capital city of Wellington. Highlights along the way include Waitomo Caves, the unique Maori culture and the art deco city of Napier.
- Viewed 136 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 4 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Visit Waitomo Caves, the Rotorua Agrodome, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area on this action packed tour plus one full day in Rotorua to explore or relax at leisure.
- Viewed 240 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
This 3 day tour includes coach travel with GreatSights, a tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, a Russell mini tour, a full day adventure to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach plus a Hole in the Rock Cruise.
- Viewed 220 times in the last 7 days
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