Legends, Landscapes & Legacies of the North Island

A couple examining the intricate carvings at the Waitangi marae (meeting grounds)
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18
Days

Legends, Landscapes & Legacies of the North Island

Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of New Zealand's North Island through experiences that we have handpicked to ensure that you get the most authentic insight into the heritage and Māori customs. Leaving you with a profound appreciation for Aotearoa’s vibrant cultural heart. With our local knowledge can develop this itinerary even further for you.

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Legends, Landscapes & Legacies of the North Island Tour Map

Visited Locations

Auckland City
Bay of Islands
Galatea
Hokianga Harbour
Napier
Paihia
Rotorua
Waiheke Island
Waitangi
Wellington City

First Light Travel

Duration
18 Days
Starts
Wellington
Finishes
Auckland
Type
Self Guided
Transport
Rental Vehicle
Accom
100% Customisable

Inclusions

Flexibility Promise
Rental Vehicle
17 Nights Accommodation
Dedicated Travel Consultant
Dedicated Guest Services Team
Full 24 Hour Support
Detailed Daily Itinerary and Vouchers
Private Airport Transfers
Wellington Cable Car
Te Papa - Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War
Kapiti Full Day Tour
Napier Walking Tour
Restorative Journey Cultural Wellness Experience
Jade Carving Highlights Tour
Auckland Sky Tower Entry
All Blacks Guided Experience
Waiheke Island Return Ferry
Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour
Waitangi Treaty Grounds Entry
Bay of Islands Hole in the Rock Cruise
Manea Footprints of Kupe
Waipoua Kauri Forest Twilight Tour
Matakohe Kauri Museum

Highlights

Auckland Viaduct
Cuba Street - Wellington
Waipoua Kauri Forest
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Guests enjoying lake views at Kohutapu Lodge
Galatea
Hokianga Harbour
Experiencing a Maori Marae on a New Zealand self-drive cultural tour.
Napier Art Deco scene on a New Zealand self-drive tour.
South Pacific Art on a New Zealand self-drive tour
Bay of Islands Historic Cream Trip New Zealand
Wellington on a New Zealand self-drive tour
A perfect example of the Art Deco period that Napier is famous for.
Tourists enjoying the wild hotpools south of Rotorua
Seaside town of Russell in the Bay of Islands
Rotorua the Thermal Wonderland
Kapiti Coast
Wellington Harbour
Kauri Museum
Auckland Skytower
Manea Footprints of Kupe
Waipoua Twilight Encounter
Restorative Journey Experience

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