North Island New Zealand Tours - Self Drive or Coach

Explore the magic of the "Winterless North" on this 3-day getaway to visit the Bay of Islands highlights!

Enjoy a captivating 2-day journey from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo, featuring the magical glowworm caves, an immersive Māori cultural evening, and a guided tour of the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, returning through Matamata.

On this tour, you'll experience the most iconic places and attractions in the North Island with 4-star hotel accommodations for luxury evenings.

Visit Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area on this action packed 5 day itinerary.

Discover the highlights of New Zealand's North Island on this immersive tour, featuring the Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Te Pa Tū Māori Village, the Hobbiton Movie Set, and the stunning Wai-O-Tapu thermal area.

This 7 day tour includes 2 nights in the Bay of Islands with a cruise to Cape Brett and Hole in the Rock. Then onto Rotorua for a thrilling day of adventure and activity. Return to Auckland via Waitomo Caves.

This 8-day tour is great for people who wish to experience as much as they can in the upper North Island. Learn about New Zealand's history, cruise around the Bay of Islands, travel to Rotorua via Hobbiton village and experience New Zealand's geothermal capital before returning to Auckland via Waitomo Caves.

Calling all Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton fans! This is the perfect tour if you would like to indulge in New Zealand's culture as well as seeing the location of the famous films. Starting and finishing in Auckland this action packed 3 day tour will take you to Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area.

Travel through the heart of the North Island on this short 'highlights' New Zealand Self Drive Tour. From Auckland journey south through the Waikato countryside to Rotorua, the Maori culture capital of New Zealand. It’s then on to the Art Deco city of Napier in the Hawkes Bay, home to New Zealand’s oldest vineyards.  The final leg of your whirlwind tour of the North Island takes you past sheep farms and wineries as you travel through the Wairarapa region to your final destination, the capital city of Wellington.

Explore the North Islands' major cities including Martinborough with the spectacular Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Wellington back to Auckland.

Explore our most popular North Island cities and get a taste of New Zealand culture and wine regions, accompanied by quality Motels to rest your head at the end of the day.

A relaxed exploration of New Zealand's North Island as you meander your way South. Then  return to Auckland on board the famous Northern Explorer scenic Train. this itinerary can be reversed.