New Zealand Tours- Northern Highlights- 6 days- North Island
Experience the diverse landscapes of the North Island, from the remote beaches of Cathedral Cove, to the natural hot pools of Hot Water Beach and the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park, there is something for everyone.
Tour price: NZ $ 865- quad share 
Starts from: Aucland
Ends in: Aucland
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Day 1 - Auckland to Hahei (Coromandel)
We head south east to the ‘Coromandel region' via views of Waikato farmland. We head to our remote beach area to hike to the stunning Cathedral Cove (famous for use in NZ tourism posters worldwide), and have a chance to bathe in the natural hot pools of Hot Water Beach (tide dependent). We stay in our exclusive campsite at the beach and enjoy a BBQ. Quad share cabins only (D).
Day 2 - Hahei to Rotorua
Travelling along the stunning Coromandel Coast we stop for some great walks then head to our uniquely developed Maori cultural stop at Whakarewarewa. Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools is the living Maori village. We have tailored an experience for our groups to provide insight into the culture and history, which includes a down-to-earth cultural show and a hangi lunch traditionally cooked in the steam from the natural hot pools! From here we have the afternoon to explore Rotorua with optional activities for everyone from walks to white water rafting. (B,L).
Day 3 - Rotorua to Whakahoro
We leave early this morning, stopping for a swim in a natural hot river, then onto the impressive Huka Falls. We drive around Lake Taupo towards the Central Plateau. We go deep into the wilderness to our exclusive environmental award-winning stop at Blue Duck Lodge. You can kayak the last 8kms, take a historical walk, or if you want you can take part in a hunt for dinner! The lodge is an old homestead nestled right on the edge of Whanganui National Park surrounded by breath-taking views, amazing walks, and natural beauty. We cook a traditional bush dinner over an outdoor wood-fire using local produce, while learning about the rich early-settlement history and the owner's huge efforts to restore the local plants and birdlife to their former glory (B, D)
Day 4 - Whakahoro to National Park
This morning we head back towards the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park with the chance to hike the Tongariro Crossing, rated as NZ's best one-day walk. For those less active there will be shorter walks and a visit to the Volcanic Centre Museum. Tonight we stay at our exclusive alpine lodge ‘The Park' (B, D).
Day 5 - National Park to Wellington
Following the great day we have had in National Park we head to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. We have the afternoon to explore ‘Te Papa', NZ's national museum and strongly recommend the walk along Oriental Parade and/or up Mt Victoria to get the best view of the city. We stay in central Wellington accommodation tonight (B).
Day 6 - Wellington to Auckland
Today is an express journey from Wellington to Auckland. We stop along the way for photos and to have lunch in Taupo with the chance for you to check out New Zealand's largest lake (B).
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