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White lighthouse on cliff edge with people and vast blue ocean under a partly cloudy sky
Family Touring

Northern Explorer Family Adventure

Auckland

Auckland

12 days, 11 nights

Road Trips

From: $3,911 pp

Overview

Begin your journey with a spectacular half-day tour of Auckland City before venturing north to the tropical Bay of Islands. Get ready for an unforgettable Hole in the Rock cruise and a full-day excursion to the iconic Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. Head south, marveling at the magnificent giant kauri trees of Waipoua Forest, then unwind on the beautiful beaches of Matakana. Next, it's off to the North Island's adventure capital for thrills and culture, including a captivating Maori culture. Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with a day trip to Hobbiton, plus so much more! Your adventure culminates with an exploration of the magical Waitomo Caves before returning to Auckland.

Highlights & inclusions

12 days / 11 nights

Auckland

Auckland

Motels
Rental car included
  • Auckland City Revealed Half Day Tour
  • Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers
  • Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fullers - Lunch Included

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Price pp from

$3,911

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 bedroom with large bed, bedside lamps, abstract artwork, and open door showing mirror in adjacent room.
Adina CityLife Auckland

Activities

Highlights of Northern Explorer Family Adventure

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

Auckland City Revealed Half Day Tour

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

Hole in the Rock Cruise with Fullers

Lighthouse on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean with tourists around it on a clear day.

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Full Day Tour with Fullers - Lunch Included

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

Hobbit hole with a green round door, surrounded by flowers and a wooden bench outside.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

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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