New Zealand North Island 8 day tour

This is a suggested 8 day North Island tour. I suggest a rental car to get the most out of your time in the country.

I am a great believer in booking as much for a holiday as I can before hand. I see so many people arrive somewhere without any accommodation and then having to waste time finding somewhere that suits them, their budget and that has a vacancy. This time could be better spent enjoying the scenery or relaxing. Just cut out the stress.

On the table below you can click through to accommodation options on all of the suggested night stops. There are a few places with a longer stay so just mix and match where you go and stay to suit the holiday that you would like. The driving time are approximate and can vary due to traffic, (not a big problem outside of the big cities), road conditions and the number of times you stop to take photographs!

This round trip will satisfy your desire to see the best of the North Island.  Leave from Auckland to the simple, seaside pleasures of the Coromandel Peninsula. You will be fascinated by the steaming fumeroles and roaring geysers of Rotorua. Napier is all about vineyards, surf beaches and Art Deco architecture, while Wellington is a cultural experience that mixes New Zealand heritage with contemporary creativity. The magical underworld of Waitomo demands your attention on the way back to Auckland with it's marine and urban entertainments.

Day 

Accommodation

Activities

Travel

1

 Pauanui or Whitianga

Arrive Auckland, Pick up Rental Car, Drive to the Coromandel and relax after the flight

3 hours

2

 Rotorua

Thermal Action

5 hours

3

 Rotorua

Thermal Action

4

 Napier

Wine Country

4.5 hours

5

 Wellington

Sightseeing

6 hours

6

 National Park or Taupo

Sightseeing NZ's largest lake

6.7 hours

7

 Auckland

Drive to Auckland via Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

6 hours

8

 Auckland

Auckland Sightseeing