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An expansive view of the deep, reddish-brown volcanic crater of Mount Tarawera in Rotorua, with a hiking trail winding along the rim and distant mountains under a clear sky.
Māori Culture

Northern Highlights Escape

Auckland

Auckland

8 days, 7 nights

Road Trips

From: $2,529 pp

Overview

Explore the highlights of the North Island including the Bay of Islands and Rotorua, two of the most popular destinations. In the Bay of Islands, you’ll take a cruise amongst the many islands home to an abundance of marine wildlife, including dolphins which you might be lucky enough to see. In Rotorua you’ll enjoy a Maori cultural encounter and you’ll return to Auckland via the fascinating limestone formations and glow worm caves of Waitomo.

Highlights & inclusions

8 days / 7 nights

Auckland

Auckland

Motels
Rental car included
  • Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers
  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds Guided Tour and Cultural Performance
  • Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

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Price pp from

$2,529

Why New Zealand Self Drive Tours

  • One dedicated travel specialist to plan, book, and manage your journey from first enquiry to departure.
  • We plan itineraries that work well once you’re actually here, with realistic drive times, thoughtful pacing, and the right balance of experiences.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

You will be met at the Auckland airport by the driver and transferred to your Auckland accommodation.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

Modern hotel building with balconies lit up in the evening under a clear blue sky.
Oaks Auckland Hotel

Activities

Highlights of Northern Highlights Escape

Boat sailing near rocky island with natural arch in blue ocean under clear sky.

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Maori performers in traditional clothing and tattoos dancing at Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Waitangi Treaty Grounds Guided Tour and Cultural Performance

Two Maori performers performing a traditional dance with expressive faces and traditional attire in a natural setting.

Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

A view from inside the dark mouth of a cave looking out at an exit platform and jetty, where dramatic sunbeams slice through a lush, misty green forest canopy.

Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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