Premium New Zealand North Island

This is natural beauty on the biggest scale – huge volcanoes, vast lakes, rolling farmlands and deep caves. On this Premium trip, you’ll spend eight days exploring the best of New Zealand’s North Island with the guidance of a passionate local leader. On a journey from Auckland to Wellington, sip local wine on Waiheke Island, explore the mythical world of Hobbiton, marvel at the geothermal delights of Rotorua, relax on the shores of Lake Taupo, explore the volcanic landscapes of Tongariro and sail across Wellington Harbor.
Activities
- Auckland - Welcome Dinner
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Waiheke Island - Day Trip by Ferry
- Waiheke Island - Winery Visits with Wine Tasting & Lunch
- Hobbiton - Visit to the Lord of the Rings Movie Set
- Hobbiton - Drink at the Green Dragon
- Rotorua - Visit Te Pa Tu Maori Village with Local Guide and Hangi Dinner
- Rotorua - Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
- Tongariro National Park - Taranaki Falls
- Wellington - Evening Cruise on Wellington Harbour
- Sip your way around Waiheke Island off the shores of Auckland during an Exclusive Experience, visiting three cellar doors to learn about their production methods and sample some of the local wine.
- Discover an underground world during a tour of the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, then experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, from bubbling hot springs to geysers and mud pools.
- Enjoy an iconic Exclusive Experience as you take a trip to Middle-earth and tour Hobbiton, where the iconic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies were shot – a must-do for any visit to New Zealand!
- Be amazed by Tongariro National Park as you spend the day exploring its volcanic landscapes, then retire to your Feature Stay Hotel where you can sit back and soak in views of Tongariro’s peaks.
- Get a special look at New Zealand’s trendy capital city, Wellington, during an Exclusive Experience on board a private catamaran, cruising around the harbour.
- Adventure and Active

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about fe
...We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Auckland | ||
2 | Auckland (Waiheke Island) | ||
3 | Auckland via Waitomo & Hobbiton to Rotorua | ||
4 | Rotorua | ||
5 | Rotorua to Taupo | ||
6 | Taupo via Tongariro National Park to Ohakune | ||
7 | Ohakune to Wellington | ||
8 | Wellington |