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
Visit Waitomo Caves, the Rotorua Agrodome, Te Puia, Mitai Maori Village and Hobbiton Movie Set on this 2 day fun filled tour.
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- 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.
- Viewed 186 times in the last 7 days
- 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 207 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Experience the tropical Bay of Islands including the historic Waitangi Treaty grounds and a cruise to the hole in the rock.
- Viewed 238 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 Mitai Maori Village. Enjoy a full free day in Rotorua to explore before returning to Auckland
- Viewed 105 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 137 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 4 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Experience the historic Bay of Islands in tropical Northland. Including far north Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach, spectacular scenery on a Hole in the Rock cruise and the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. This tour allows plenty of time to explore the white sand beaches and glittering waters of the Bay of Islands.
- Viewed 81 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, Mitai Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area on this action packed 3 day tour.
- Viewed 100 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
This tour explores Hobbiton and the shire, the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua and a visit to world famous limestone formations of Waitomo.
- Viewed 107 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.
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