Northern Discovery Self Drive Tour

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8
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Northern Discovery Self Drive Tour

This 8 day North Island tour is rich with culture and experiences. Including a visit to the Tamaki Family Marae in Rotorua, Waitomo’s famous Glowworm Grotto, an exploration cruise on the blue waters of the Bay of Islands. Staying in an excellent range of 4-star hotels. 

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Visited Locations

Auckland City
Bay of Islands
Lake Taupo
Rotorua
Tongariro National Park
Waitomo
Wellington City

First Light Travel

Duration
8 Days
Starts
Auckland
Finishes
Wellington
Type
Self Drive
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

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Rental Vehicle
7 Nights Accommodation
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Dedicated Guest Services Team
Full 24 Hour Support
All Activities as per Highlights
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers

Highlights

Auckland Viaduct
Hole in the Rock & Dolphin Cruise
Māori Cultural Experience Rotorua
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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per person (low season)
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Auckland Beaches
Auckland City
Bay of Islands
Rotorua
Maori Cultural Show
Tongariro National Park
Lake Taupo
Wellington
Cafe Wellington
Russell Bay of Islands

Google Rating

5
500 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating

5
361 reviews
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Reviews of this tour....

Cream Boat Trip
5

Responsive and provided an excellent amount of detail and description

UK
17 Mar 2025

Heidi Gillingham was very responsive and provided an excellent amount of detail and description in the whole holiday. All questions were answered promptly. Everything booked was confirmed on arrival, no hiccups which helped with the enjoyment of the trip

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Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price