Travel through the heart of the North Island on this short 'highlights' New Zealand self-drive tour. From Auckland journey south through the Waikato countryside to Rotorua, the Maori culture capital of New Zealand. It’s then on to the Art Deco city of Napier in the Hawkes Bay, home to New Zealand’s oldest vineyards. The final leg of your whirlwind tour of the North Island takes you past sheep farms and wineries as you travel through the Wairarapa region to your final destination, the capital city of Wellington.We can customise this tour for you - contact us if you'd like to add in any activities or other locations. Driver must be 21 years old.
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General information
Tour ID161721
Tour length5days
LanguageEnglish
Group size10
Age range2 - 99
Operated by
Discover New Zealand
Starting point
Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland Region 2022, New Zealand
Our private transfer company will pick you up from the airport upon arrival
End point
Wellington International Airport, Stewart Duff Dr., Wellington, Wellington Region 6022, New Zealand
Explore more of Wellington before dropping your rental car at the airport depot and continuing your onward journey.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Auckland City and Spend the Day Exploring
Day 2: Travel through rolling hills to Rotorua via Hobbiton
Day 3: Pass through Lake Taupo Before Travelling East to Hawke's Bay
Day 4: Drive south to visit our beautiful capital - Wellington
Day 5: Explore Wellington City before you depart today