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- Backyard Roadies
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- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 5 - 12
- Age range 18 to 39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Cathedral Cove's stunning beach
- Dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach
- Walk among Rotorua's Redwoods Nightlights
- Experience Maori culture and geothermal wonders
- Sail at sunset on Lake Taupo with dinner
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Auckland - Tairua - Coromandel
- Day 2 Coromandel - Matamata - Rotorua
- Day 3 Rotorua
- Day 4 Rotorua
- Day 5 Rotorua - Taupo
- Day 6 Taupo/Tongariro National Park
- Day 7 Taupo - River Valley
- Day 8 River Valley - Wellington
- Day 9 Wellington
- Day 10 Wellington
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Backyard Roadies
Number of tours
3
Age Range
18 to 39 years old
Response time
2 hours
Response rate
100%
Our tours are not only about experiencing the beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand,...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationRather poor
- AAnonymous· May 11th, 2023Hannah was very kind and caring! She always makes sure everyone is okay. It was a pleasure to travel with her. The fact that we were in a small group was very nice. The itinerary gave me a great overview of the North Island in a few days. I would highly recommend this trip to friends!Show more
Backyard Roadies commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that Hannah’s kindness and care made your experience even more enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that the small group setting allowed for a more personal and memorable adventure, and that... Show moreTrip date: March 2023 - AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023After finding backyard roadies on google I have been so impressed from the start with answering questions advice and had the most amazing time on the North island tour! Loved the people in my group the places we went to and the activities we did - an excellent itinerary. Hannah is a star and was very lucky to have her as a tour guide - thank you for everything. I’m very excited to carry on with the second half of the 20 day tour and explore the South Island!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewThank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you had such an amazing time on the North Island tour and that the itinerary, group, and activities all exceeded your expectations. It’s fantastic to know that Hannah made such a... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023Had a brilliant time on the North Island tour. Was only 6 of us, which gave things an intimate feel and allowed us to get to know each other. Definitely went to a few places I'd never have found on my own, although some of the accommodations we used were maybe not up to scratch. Almost all the activities were excellent though, and Hannah is a fantastic tour leader!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewThank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant time on the North Island tour and that the small group size helped create a more intimate and memorable experience. It’s great that you got to explore places... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- VVVinoth· March 22nd, 2023I had a great time with the Tour, Hannah was excellent and very accommodating, always trying to make sure everything went well, even if the weather wasn't with us. She told us lot's of fun fact about New Zealand (I especially liked the one about New Zealand having the most one lane bridge in the world :) ) The group was great too - lot's of good memories. If possible I'll do something similar again!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewThank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time on the tour and that Hannah’s excellent and accommodating leadership made your experience even better. It’s awesome that you enjoyed the fun facts about New... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023Amazing 10 days in the North with the group and hannah! She is a brilliant tour leader, ringing and arranging everything so we could fit all our optional activities around the included ones! Loved the Maori experience and the hangi, and enjoyed everyday!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewThank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing 10 days in the North with the group and Hannah. It’s great to know that Hannah’s efforts in organizing everything helped make your experience smooth and enjoyable, and... Show moreTrip date: January 2023
- AAnonymous· March 22nd, 2023Overall it was a great 10 days. Lots of great days :)Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewThank you for your great feedback! We’re so happy to hear you had a fantastic 10 days and enjoyed so many great experiences along the way. We truly appreciate you choosing Backyard Roadies, and we’d love to have you join us again for more memorable... Show moreTrip date: January 2023
- AAnonymous· March 21st, 2023Had a brilliant time on the North Island tour. Was only 6 of us, which gave things an intimate feel and allowed us to get to know each other. Definitely went to a few places I'd never have found on my own, although some of the accommodations we used were maybe not up to scratch. Almost all the activities were excellent though, and Hannah is a fantastic tour leader!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewThank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear you had a brilliant time on the North Island tour and that the small group size helped create a more intimate experience. It’s great that you were able to discover new places that you... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
Dates & Availability
10 days
North Island Explorer: Landscapes and Legends
From Auckland to Wellington
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