7 Day North Island Adventure Tour

Day 1: Auckland to Coromandel
The Coromandel Peninsula is a paradise of beautiful beaches and misty rainforests. The drive here is epic – the road twists and turns dramatically round the coastline and the ocean gets clearer and more pristine before your eyes. Cameras ready – the views are magnificent! The Coromandel is home to the famous Hot Water Beach.

Day 2: Coromandel to Waitomo
This morning we’ll walk out together along the cliffs and down to Cathedral Cove (which you might recognize from the Chronicles of Narnia). It’s one of the most popular spots in the Coromandel. Later today we say goodbye to the east coast and hello to the west as we head for the tiny town of Waitomo. If you can’t wait until tomorrow to meet the resident glow worms, tonight’s optional cavewalking tour is a must.

Day 3: Waitomo to Murapara
Have you been caving in a place with twinkling glow worms on the ceiling? Now’s your chance! Daredevils can abseil 100 metres into the caverns on an epic 4-hour caving adventure. Or float along on an underground river on an optional Cave Tubing trip as the glow worms light your way.

This evening we are welcomed to a Māori community for an unmissable cultural performance featuring combat demonstrations, beautiful poi performance, and the breathtaking haka. You will also have the privilege of learning a haka or poi dance from local Māori. A traditional hāngī meal, cooked in an earth oven, will fill your puku (belly) right up.

Day 4: Murapara to Rotorua
Rotorua is exceptional for its geothermal activity. With steaming rivers, active volcanoes and geysers galore, there are more unique natural wonders to be found in Rotorua than many other place in the world. Lord of the Rings fans, channel your inner hobbit with an optional visit to picturesque Hobbiton.

Day 5: Rotorua to Taupō
This morning there’s time to explore Rotorua or squeeze in any last-minute add-on activities. It’s only a short drive to our next destination, Taupō, and there’s plenty to discover along the way. From mesmerising mud pools to the thundering rapids of the Huka Falls and Aratiatia Dam.

Day 6: Taupo
A full day in Taupō… are you in the mood for peaceful lakeside tranquility or unlimited adrenalin and adventure? Either way, Taupō’s got you covered.

Day 7: Taupō to Wellington
Lord of the Rings junkies, you’re in for a treat! Our journey takes us through Tongariro National Park via the Rangipo Desert.Some of your favourite Lord of the Rings battle scenes were filmed right here.

We pull into Wellington in the afternoon, with just enough time for film buffs make a trip to Weta Workshop, where the special effects of Lord of the Rings and Avatar were produced.