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Northern Explorer Family Adventure

This 12 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Begin your journey with a spectacular half-day tour of Auckland City before venturing north to the tropical Bay of Islands. Get ready for an unforgettable Hole in the Rock cruise and a full-day excursion to the iconic Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. Head south, marveling at the magnificent giant kauri trees of Waipoua Forest, then unwind on the beautiful beaches of Matakana. Next, it's off to the North Island's adventure capital for thrills and culture, including a captivating Maori culture. Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with a day trip to Hobbiton, plus so much more! Your adventure culminates with an exploration of the magical Waitomo Caves before returning to Auckland.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo

Included activity: Auckland City Revealed Half Day Tour with Bush and Beach

Included activity: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers GreatSights

Included activity: Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fullers Bay of Islands - Lunch Included

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shires Rest

Itinerary summary for: Northern Explorer Family Adventure

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland city
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Auckland [Formerly Heritage CityLife Auckland]

Day 2: Enjoy a Spectacular Auckland half day tour
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Auckland [Formerly Heritage CityLife Auckland]

Day 3: Leave Auckland over the harbour bridge, then travel north to the balmy Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 4: Swim with the Dolphins and explore Bay of Islands
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 5: Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga day tour
Accommodation: Sea Spray Suites

Day 6: Cross Northland following the aqua blue waters of the Hokianga before travelling down the Kauri Coast
Accommodation: Snells Beach Motel

Day 7: After passing through Auckland you'll reach the rich green Waikato countryside then the Rotorua lakes
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 8: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 9: Head out to Hobbiton for an unforgettable Lord of the Rings experience today
Accommodation: Silver Fern Suites & Spa

Day 10: Rotorua to Waitomo where you'll venture underground to explore the glow worm caves
Accommodation: Palm Court Motel Otorohanga

Day 11: Follow the Waikato River north back to Auckland
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Auckland [Formerly Heritage CityLife Auckland]

Day 12: Depart Auckland today