Australia
Hahei, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Tongariro and Wellington in 10 days by private coach.
A 10 day small group adventure from Auckland to Wellington by private coach: Hot Water Beach, Hobbiton, Rotorua's geothermal parks, a Lake Aniwhenua cultural experience, Huka Falls and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
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The North Island in ten days, Auckland to Wellington, with a guide, a private coach and a maximum of 24 travellers. It covers the coast first, then the culture and the volcanoes.
You start on the Coromandel with Hahei, Cathedral Cove and a hot pool you dig yourself at Hot Water Beach. Then it's the Karangahake Gorge, the Hobbiton movie set tour and Rotorua's boiling mud pools at Kuirau Park. A cultural experience at Lake Aniwhenua follows, then Huka Falls, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and two nights in Wellington.
The tour includes 9 nights of dorm-style accommodation and 9 breakfasts, with a free day in Hahei and another in Wellington. The Tongariro Crossing costs extra when snow and ice mean an alpine guide and equipment are required.
Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove
Hobbiton movie set tour
Kuirau Park mud pools
Lake Aniwhenua cultural experience
Huka Falls
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Kia ora and welcome to Aotearoa. Drop your bags at your hostel, then take the downhill stroll to the waterfront and get a feel for the City of Sails. Meet your guide at 6pm for your tour introduction, then head out together for dinner at your own cost.
Say haere ra to Auckland and hello to the Coromandel Peninsula. Hahei Beach is the kind of place that has you pricing up a move to the coast. When the tide is right, you drive to nearby Hot Water Beach and dig your own natural hot pool in the sand, then share a group dinner together at the resort.
A full free day in paradise. Kayak out to Cathedral Cove at sunrise or cruise the sea caves by boat (both optional), swim, laze on the beach, watch the sunset from Te Pare Point or settle in at the local pub.
Start the day on Hahei Beach watching the sunrise, then hit the road for the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way you walk the scenic Karangahake Gorge and tour the real Hobbiton movie set. Arrive in Rotorua for a wander through the Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest and ask your guide about the long list of activities on offer.
Spend the morning your way: go ziplining, plunge over a 7 m waterfall, soak in the Polynesian Spa or wander through the bubbling mud pools of Kuirau Park. In the afternoon you leave the tourist trail for Lake Aniwhenua, where the local Māori whānau welcome you at Kohutapu Lodge. Discover sacred rock carvings, try traditional stick games, learn the haka and flax weaving, and watch a ground-cooked hāngī come to life before you dig in.
Keep your swimmers handy: the first stop is Kerosene Creek, a naturally hot river that is perfect for a morning soak. Then it is on to Taupō, home of Australasia's largest lake and the thundering Huka Falls. Take a lakeside walk, or go all in on skydiving or bungy (both optional).
Early start for what is often called the best one-day walk in the world. The 19 km Tongariro Alpine Crossing takes you through steaming vents, crater lakes and rugged alpine ridges. When there is snow or ice, a qualified alpine guide and equipment are required at extra cost, and if conditions are poor your guide has other great walks in the national park ready to go.
Roll into Wellington, the coolest little capital in the world. Cuba Street and Courtenay Place are packed with restaurants and bars, and there are craft breweries, a cable car, Oriental Parade and Mt Victoria for panoramic views. Wellington is proud of its cafe scene, so make time for a coffee.
A free day in the capital. Browse Te Papa, climb Mt Victoria for the views, find Parliament and the Beehive, or work your way through the cafes and shops. Weta Workshop is optional.
Your adventure wraps up after breakfast. Staying on a few extra days in Wellington is a very good idea if your schedule allows.
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Public reviews of the operator who runs this tour on the ground.
"What an adventure!! Fantastic from start to finish. Our group had a wide age range but we laughed so much throughout the trip."
Colette B
Tripadvisor review
"I had an awesome time, everyday was a new adventure and I saw a lot of beautiful places! Also our tourguide … was great, thanks to his constant fun facts and surprise stops, the long bus rides never got boring. He’s a super funny and kind person! I can definitely recommend the trip, you will have the time of your life!"
Tina G
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"Stunning scenery, interesting activities and a driver guide who was knowledgeable and had a great energy and made me fall in love with his country."
Leone K
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