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The Central Highlights Walking Tour

This 9 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Explore a variety of landscapes and natural wonders of the North Island on this short walking highlights tour. Begin with the idyllic Coromandel Peninsula with its white sandy beaches and lush forests. You then tackle one of the world’s greatest one day hikes, the Tongariro Crossing. Located in the striking volcanic plateau of Tongariro National Park, a world heritage area of outstanding beauty. You’ll also have time to discover the unique Maori culture in Rotorua and the fascinating limestone caves and glow worms of Waitomo.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

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: Wilderness Adventure Walk with Kiwi Dundee - Lunch Included

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

Included activity: Sky Waka Gondola Sightseeing Trip with Whakapapa - Open Dated Voucher

Included activity: Private Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Adrift

Included activity: Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: The Central Highlights Walking Tour

Day 1: Arrive into Auckland where your private transfer will take you to your inner city hotel
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Your rental car is delivered then drive to the Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 3: Coromandel Wilderness Adventure Day Walk with Kiwi Dundee
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 4: Travel along the Bay of Plenty before turning inland towards the lakes of Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 5: Your day in Rotorua could be spent discovering Maori culture or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 6: Rotorua to Tongariro National Park via Lake Taupo - maybe take the Huka Jetboat to the thundering falls
Accommodation: The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Day 7: Today you'll experience one of the greatest one day walks in the world - the Tongariro Crossing
Accommodation: The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Day 8: Journey north through the King Country to the limestone caves of Waitomo
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 9: Depart Auckland today