North Island 9 Day Highlights with Northern Explorer

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

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