Explorer Tours & Trips in New Zealand North Island
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10 best explorer New Zealand North Island tours
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MelissaNew Zealand North Island travel expert at TourRadar
- New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure
- Northern Voyager
- New Zealand: Northern Choice (Southbound, 12 Days)
- New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure
- Coasts & Culture Tour
- New Zealand: Sun and Steam (6 Days)
- New Zealand – North Island Multisport
- Auckland Explorer New Zealand City Stay
- Northern Spotlight (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 8 Days)
- Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse
New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great value for money and had the best time ever. Would recommend to anyone.”
Katie, traveled in December 2022
- Explore Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula
- Relax in natural hot tubs at Hot Water Beach
- Tour the Hobbiton movie set in Matamata
Duration 11 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Murupara, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From
- US$1,555
- Price per day
- $141
Northern Voyager
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to discover as much of the North Island of New Zealand as possible in a short time span.”
Philippe, traveled in April 2023
- Traverse the world-famous Tongariro Crossing, voted the best one-day hike in New Zealand.
- Experience the real Middle Earth and step into The Shire at the Hobbiton Movie Set.
- Discover the enchanting Waitomo glowworm caves by foot or by tubing.
Duration 7 days Destinations Auckland, Hahei, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo, Raglan Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi - From $1,046
- US$900+$156 upfront costsYou save $146
- Price per day
- $129
New Zealand: Northern Choice (Southbound, 12 Days)
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Pretty much every day was a worthwhile experience whether or not you book optionals, and everything was extremely well organized.”
Richard, traveled in November 2023
- Tuck into a true Kiwiana fish n chips dinner
- Take a guided tour of the set in Hobbiton
- Visit a seal colony along the beautiful Kaikoura Coast
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Paihia, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Christchurch Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki - From $2,325
- US$1,961You save $363
- Price per day
- $163
New Zealand's South to North Island Adventure
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour was exactly as advertised. Harry made it the best!”
Marian, traveled in December 2023
- Explore Wellington's creative scene and landmarks
- Hike the trails or relax by Lake Taupo
- Learn Maori culture and enjoy a hangi meal
Duration 11 days Destinations Wellington, Taupo, Murupara, Rotorua, Coromandel, Auckland Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From
- US$1,555
- Price per day
- $141
Coasts & Culture Tour
79 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The small group size and mostly solo travellers means that a group of strangers leave as close friends after the trip.”
Mark, traveled in February 2020
- Behold Waitomo's glowworm caves
- Go whitewater rafting down Kaituna River
- Hike the famous Tongariro Crossing
Duration 7 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Whitianga, Hahei, Rotorua, Waitomo, Murupara, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Haka Tours - From $1,326
- US$1,194You save $132
- Price per day
- $171
New Zealand: Sun and Steam (6 Days)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“It was f******** amazing.”
Riley, traveled in October 2022
- See bubbling geothermal mud pools whilst in Rotorua
- Check out Whangarei and Kawakawas famous Hundertwasser toilets
- Take a guided tour of the set in Hobbiton
Duration 6 days Destinations Auckland, Warkworth, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Rotorua Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki - From $1,225
- US$1,103You save $122
- Price per day
- $184
New Zealand – North Island Multisport
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“all the points of the program could not be realized because of the bad weather.”
marie, traveled in December 2022
- Experience the All Blacks Haka live
- Cycle through scenic Karangahake Gorge
- Explore Maori culture and enjoy a Hangi meal
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, Raglan Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures - From $2,599
- US$2,079You save $519
- Price per day
- $260
- Explore Auckland's iconic Sky Tower
- Tour Auckland's top sites in half a day
- Walk through historical Auckland Downtown
Duration 6 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua Age Range 6 to 84 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company - From
- US$1,336
- Price per day
- $223
- Explore Auckland's two harbors at leisure
- Visit the historic Treaty of Waitangi site
- Cruise to the Hole in the Rock at Bay of Islands
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings - From $3,275
- US$2,948You save $327
- Price per day
- $369
Coasts & Culture Tour in reverse
79 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I really enjoyed learning more about Maori culture, the great selection of activities on tour and seeing all of the unique landscapes like volcanoes and geysers.”
Adrienn, traveled in November 2022
- Fall in love with the capital of New Zealand
- Skydive or bungee jump over Lake Taupo
- Go on a hard but rewarding hike around Tongariro
Duration 7 days Destinations Wellington, Tongariro National Park, Taupo, Murupara, Rotorua, Waitomo, Coromandel, Hahei, Whitianga, Auckland Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Haka Tours - From
- US$1,327
- Price per day
- $190
