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Two women in athletic wear walk along a sandy beach during a bright morning, with a large volcanic island visible across the calm sea and a pōhutukawa tree framing the top of the shot. Credit: Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Main Image

This 11 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Itinerary summary for: North Island Highlights

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland City
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 2: Day trip to idyllic Waiheke Island
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 3: Drive south via Hobbiton Village to Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 4: Discover Rotorua
Accommodation: Quest Rotorua Central

Day 5: Travel south to Hawke's Bay via Lake Taupō
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 6: Discover the Art Deco architecture of Hawkes Bay
Accommodation: Bella Vista Napier

Day 7: Drive onwards to the boutique vineyards of Martinborough
Accommodation: The Claremont, Martinborough

Day 8: Travel over the Rimutaka Ranges to Wellington
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 9: Uncover the charms of Wellington City
Accommodation: Adina CityLife Wellington

Day 10: Take the scenic Northern Explorer train journey back to Auckland
Accommodation: Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Day 11: Depart Auckland today