Explore the natural beauty of New Zealand’s North Island. Experience the rich cultural history and sweeping coastal panoramas of Northland and the unspoilt beaches and rainforests of the Coromandel. In Rotorua feel New Zealand’s cultural heartbeat then head south to the nature of Kapiti Island and the nation’s capital city, Wellington.
New Zealand
North Island Explorer
15 Days
Wide ranging experiences from the Bay of Islands to Wellington via Coromandel & Rotorua
This holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience
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Northland & Bay of Islands |
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Unspoilt Coromandel |
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Protected sanctuary of Kapiti Island |
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Vibrant Wellington |
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Guided walk in the Waitakere Ranges near Auckland |
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Coromandel guide nature walk |
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Kapiti Island nature walks |
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Arrive Auckland |
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Half day Waitakere Ranges excursion |
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Collect rental car and drive to Bay of Islands |
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At leisure to explore |
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At leisure to explore |
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Cross to the West Coast via Hokianga Harbour |
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Drive to the Coromandel via Miranda Shorebird Centre |
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Full day guided nature walk |
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At leisure to explore |
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Drive to Rotorua. Afternoon Mokoia Island experience |
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At leisure to explore |
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Fly from Rotorua to Wellington. Transfer to Kapiti Island |
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Return to Wellington |
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At leisure to explore |
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Depart Wellington |
After a few days in Auckland, the 'City of Sails', head north to explore the beguiling islands and coves in the Bay of Islands before crossing to wild beaches and ancient kauri forests that tumble down the west coast of Northland.
Get insider information as you circumnavigate the Coromandel Peninsula with expert guides, a place treasured by the kiwis as a local haunt and awash with pristine beaches, solitude, magnificent coastal scenery and ancient kauri trees. The two coastlines are dramatically different. On the west, steep cliffs and hills drop sharply to the sea and a narrow strip of land flares into life from November to December each year as the Pohutukawa trees erupt into blossom. The east coast is a land of sweeping white beaches pounded by relentless surf.
From here head inland to Rotorua, regarded by many as the cultural heartbeat of the nation and remarkable for the ever visible geothermal activity.
Kapiti Island just offshore from the Kapiti Coast is one of our favourite places in New Zealand. Protected as an internationally renowned sanctuary for native birds, forest and the island is also a designated New Zealand wildlife and marine reserve. An overnight stay here gives you the rare opportunity to see the little spotted kiwi in its natural habitat.
Last but by no means least, end your North Island explorer with a few nights in the 'coolest little capital in the world'. Set betwixt rolling green hills and a sparkling harbour Wellington is compact, easy to get around and known for its love of the arts, culture, natural beauty and coffee!
October - April
Highlight species
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Dolphin species |
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Endemic birdlife |
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Takahe, saddleback and weka |
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Little spotted kiwi |
Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.
Cost from £
Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.
Departure Dates
Travel on any day to your requirements.
Difficulty
Generally easy walks although some steeper hills and steps may be expected in places.
Flights
No direct flights from the UK. International flights via Asian, US or Australian hubs.
Time
GMT +13 hours
Hawkes Bay and the wine growing regions of the east coast.
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