Holiday Overview
New Zealand’s North Island can often be overlooked by its fellow South Island but it’s full of highlights that will truly delight. New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, is a handy spot to start your journey north through this pretty island. Full of geothermal landscapes, wildlife, vast lakes and a strong Maori culture. North Island has lots to offer.
8 nights / 9 days
Islands visited: North Island
Highlights;
Explore Wellington, its Botanic Gardens and Carter Observatory
Walk up Mount Victoria for views over Wellington
Take a river cruise to see Huka Falls
Maori culture in the geothermal town of Rotorua
Excludes International Flights
North Island’s Hot Spots includes:
- 2 Nights Accommodation Wellington
- 2 Nights Accommodation Taupo
- Huka Falls Cruise
- 2 Nights Accommodation Rotorua
- Visit Te Puia a Geo Thermal and Maori Cultural centre
- 2 Nights Accommodation Auckland
- Applicable Inter City Coach Transfers
Day 1 - Wellington
Check into your chosen hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 - Wellington
A full day of leisure to explore Wellington, perhaps take the cable car to the Mount Victoria lookout for a panoramic view of the city, make sure you visit Hannah’s Laneway, to sample some of the local gourmet produce.
Staying at Travelodge Wellington
Day 3 - Wellington - Taupo
Take the Intercity coach to Taupo. There are daily services, taking approximately 6.5 hours with multiple stops en route.
Day 4 - Taupo
Today take a river cruise to see the impressive Huka Falls. A real New Zealand experience with crystal clear water, birdlife and native bush lined riverbanks. See natural hot streams and the earth's energy that drives Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.
Staying at Millennium Hotel and Resort Taupo
Day 5 - Taupo - Rotorua
Take the short Intercity coach to the Maori cultural and geothermal area of Rotorua (approximately 1 hour) check into your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 6 - Rotorua
Visit Te Puia a 70-hectare geothermal park right on the edge of Rotorua. It's home of the world famous Phutu geyser and the national carving and weaving schools. They also house the kiwi, New Zealand's most well-known bird and have daily Maori cultural performances.
Staying at Rydges Rotorua
Day 7 - Rotorua – Auckland
Take the Intercity Coach to Auckland, the journey takes between 3 and 4 hours. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8 - Auckland
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Ask your consultant if you wish to add one of our Auckland Experiences.
Staying at Copthorne Hotel Auckland City
Day 9 - Auckland
Your itinerary concludes today in Auckland.
Or, Why not extend your New Zealand trip with an 'unmissable experience' to the Bay of Islands before starting this itinerary?
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Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2026, 2027 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 917 5742 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
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- Auckland
- Rotorua
- Napier
- Wellington
- Abel Tasman
- Punakaiki
- Christchurch
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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- Marlborough Sounds
- Blenheim
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins
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- Blenheim wine tour
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- Queenstown
- Sydney
- Cairns
- Melbourne
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
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- See Sydney and the Blue Mountains
- Visit the Great Barrier Reef and Tropical Rainforest
- Get up close to Koala's and Penguins on Phillip Island
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- Melbourne
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Alice Springs
- Cairns
- Sydney
- Queenstown
- Franz Josef
- Christchurch
- Rotorua
- Auckland
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Experience the dusty Outback
- Explore the Great Barrier Reef
- Enjoy beautiful Sydney & The Blue Mountains
- Enjoy the stunning mountain scenery of New Zealand
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New Zealand By Train
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Marlborough Sounds
- Blenheim
- Kaikoura
- Christchurch
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Scenic Rail Journeys
- North and South Islands
- See Mount Ruapehu
- Unwind in The Marlborough Sounds
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North Island’s Hot Spots
- Wellington
- Taupo
- Rotorua
- Auckland
- Receive a free case of wine
- Save £300 per booking book by 31 October
- Visit Geo Thermal Rotorua
- See the impressive Huka Falls
- Experience Maori Culture
- Spend time in Auckland and Wellington
8 Nights from £1000pp