New Zealand North Island Getaway from $2,249 USD

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Day 1 – 2
Welcome to Auckland! Upon arrival, take a shared transfer to your accommodations at Stamford Plaza Hotel. Located in the heart of Auckland’s central business district, you’ll be just a short stroll from the waterfront, Queen Street and Wynyard Quarter, and the main transport hub. Explore Auckland like a local from your hotel base and enjoy the sights and sounds of the energetic urban area, all within walking distance. See world-class concerts at Vector Arena, spend a day shopping at Britomart, eat your way along the waterfront at exciting bars and restaurants, or catch the ferry to explore Waiheke Island for the day.
Stamford Plaza Hotel

Day 3 – 4
Collect your rental car and continue your New Zealand North Island adventure. From Auckland, make your way to the Bay of Islands, a subtropical micro-region known for its stunning beauty and Maori history. This seaside paradise is perfect for beach and water activities. Your fabulous resort is located within the historical Waitangi Treaty grounds, surrounded by native bush and the beautiful Bay of Islands Harbour. Explore the interactive museum at the treaty grounds to learn about the local history, go swimming or sea kayaking, and enjoy delicious New Zealand food and wine while gazing out over the harbor.
4-star hotel in Bay of Islands

Day 5
This morning, your New Zealand North Island road trip continues! Begin the day by making your way to the Coromandel Peninsula. Be sure to take your time and enjoy the sights along the way. When you arrive at your destination, your accommodations await at a cozy motor lodge. Within easy walking distance of the beach and shops, this is the perfect destination to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere that makes this accommodation so special. Settle in and enjoy the next 2 nights here.
4-star lodge in the Coromandel Peninsula

Day 6
Today brings you the opportunity to explore Cathedral Cove on a half-day adventure! The Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve opens up a sea kayaking paradise full of beaches, islands, and rock gardens that are just waiting to be explored. Paddle through sea caves, interact with the local marine life, and discover the thrill of kayak sailing with the wind on your back. To top it off, you’ll land at Cathedral Cove, where you will be treated to cappuccinos and hot chocolates on the beach!
4-star lodge in the Coromandel Peninsula

Day 7
Rise and shine! It’s time to continue your  journey. Drive down to Rotorua, a geothermal wonderland and a sacred place for New Zealand’s Maori people. You can visit the natural geothermal parks to see volcanoes, geysers, mud pools, and hot springs, and perhaps finish off with a relaxing dip in the hot pools of Polynesian Spa.
4-star hotel in Rotorua

Day 8
Today, enjoy a personal encounter with New Zealand’s Maori people, culture, and place at Te Puia. Your Te Puia experience begins at the main entrance, where 12 monumental carvings reach skyward, representing 12 celestial guardians. Discover stories of New Zealand’s ancestors’ arrival and settlement in Rotorua, and learn about the Maori culture. Explore the 60-hectare valley, home to more than 500 geothermal phenomena, including the world-famous Pohutu Geyser and jumping mud pools. Te Puia is also home to the New Zealand National Carving and Weaving Schools. Watch the master carvers and weavers and their students preserving the traditions of their Maori ancestors. Pikirangi Village will give you a rare glimpse of pre-European Maori society, with houses made from punga trees, pataka (food storage houses), and a collection of cooking tools. Experience the Powhiri performance, a unique custom used traditionally to challenge a visiting party and find out their intentions.

After your Maori cultural tour, it’s time for an epic adventure! Fly to and land on New Zealand’s only permanently active volcano: White Island. Hop in a helicopter and fly to this unique, otherwordly island. Fly over the volcano, enjoying aerial views of the active crater before landing on this lunar-like surface. Embark upon a leisurely, guided tour of the island’s crater floor to view active steam vents, hot streams, vibrant sulphur formations, and the steaming crater.
4-star hotel in Rotorua

Day 9
Start today off driving over to Waitomo, where an exciting tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves awaits! Ride a rubber inner tube down a lazy underground river. Work your way through tight squeezes, take leaps of faith over cascading underground waterfalls, and float serenely down river as you enjoy the glowworm show on the vaulted limestone galleries up above. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the Ruakuri Cave. Marvel at the winding passageways, vast echoing caverns, deep crevices, and distant thunder of subterranean waterfalls. Afterwards, make your way back to Auckland, where you’ll spend your last evening in New Zealand.
Stamford Plaza Hotel

Day 10
This morning marks the end of your New Zealand North Island adventure. Make your way to the airport, drop off your rental car, and catch your flight to begin your journey home.