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North Island 9 Day Highlights with Northern Explorer

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

Explore the North Island's major visitor cities from Auckland, City of Sails, to Rotorua, the art deco city of Napier and the coolest little capital in the world, Wellington City. Return to Auckland on board the Northern Explorer scenic train. A great value tour with plenty of time to self explore the regions.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

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

Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.

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

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

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

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

Included activity: Private transfer Wellington hotel to train station (IST)

Included activity: The Northern Explorer Scenic Train: Wellington to Auckland

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Train Station to Auckland accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland accommodation to Auckland Airport with Tourcorp

Meals included: 8 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: North Island 9 Day Highlights with Northern Explorer

Day 1: Upon arrival in Auckland you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your leisure
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Explore the 'City of Sails' or take a day trip to idyllic Waiheke Island
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 3: Drive south through the fertile farmland of the Waikato to Rotorua, this evening enjoy a vibrant Maori Culture experience
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 4: Your day in Rotorua could be spent exploring the geothermal wonder or thrilling adventure rides
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 5: First head to Lake Taupo before travelling east to the Hawke's Bay
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 6: Discover the Art Deco architecture, vineyards and gannets of the Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Art Deco Masonic Hotel

Day 7: Travel through the Wairarapa wine country and over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Day 8: Take the scenic Northern Explorer train journey back to Auckland
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 9: Depart Auckland today