Ultimate North Island Adventure
11 days
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Start and end in Auckland
- Tour Operator:
- Active Adventures
- Max group size:
- 14
- Age range:
- 16 to 90
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 171909
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US
$5,499
+ $824 Taxes
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Plan your adventure:
Highlights
- Venture through the enchanting rocks of Waitomo Caves
- Mingle with the locals and learn all about the Maori culture
- Weave through the trees on a bike at Whakarewarewa Forest
Itinerary
Start and end in Auckland! With the Active Adventure tour Ultimate North Island Adventure, you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Auckland, New Zealand and 14 other destinations in New Zealand. Ultimate North Island Adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, insurance, meals and more.
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- Introduction
- Day 1: Arrive, journey north, Waipoua Forest and Footprints tour
- Day 2: Te Pouahi Reserve, Waitangi River walk, Bay of Islands
- Day 3: Hike Cape Brett, visit Ruapekapeka Pã site
- Day 4: Cruise Poor Knights Islands, snorkel or kayak
- Day 5: Hike Northland coastline
- Day 6: Free day in Auckland
- Day 7: Visit Te Aroha, hike to Wairere Waterfall
- Day 8: Mountain bike Whakarewarewa Forest, visit Te Puia
- Day 9: Hike Rainbow Mountain, hike to Huka Falls
- Day 10: Hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing, soak in hot pools
- Day 11: Visit Waitomo Caves, depart for home
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Insurance
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Transport
Where You'll Stay
Hotel
7 nights
Lodge
3 nights
Hut
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Operated by Active Adventures
Our aim is to share with you the grandeur of the outdoors, the joy of achievement, the pleasure of good company and the warmest hospitality on our incredible adventure vacations. Based in Queenstown, New Zealand - we're a small group with a big promise. We sweat the small stuff and look after all the details so that you don't have to. Join us on a small group adventure tour that goes beyond your bucket list!
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- KMKathy· December 28th, 2022This was a great tour! The guides (Lauren and Jonathan) were very accommodating with the different fitness levels of the guests and weather conditions. I loved that the guides cooked some of the meals which allowed us the freedom to relax and share... Show more
Trip date: December 2022 - AKyle· December 4th, 2019This is the 2nd time I've toured with Active Adventures ; last year was the South Island. I very much enjoyed this trip and its scenery.Trip date: March 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- APeter· December 2nd, 2019Thanks to Andy and Jo for everything. They provided great insights into NZ history and current situation. Thanks to Jo for all the extra encouragement when it was needed - much appreciated. This trip was definitely action packed. We managed to fit in... Show moreTrip date: January 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- APaul· November 3rd, 2019The Kauri achieved the high bar set by the Rimu for my last 11 days in New Zealand. In between the two Active Adventures, I did the Kepler with 6 Auzzie friends. The Kauri adventure format was excellent with shorter but challenging hikes full of vistas... Show moreTrip date: February 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- ASam· October 4th, 2019After spending 2 days on our own in Auckland this trip was a great start to exploring the North Island. FIrst Andy and Jo as our guides were spectacular. Andy's knowledge of the area is unsurpassed and Jo's preparation of the meals was excellent. Having... Show moreTrip date: February 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- AKaren· September 1st, 2019Fun and adventure beyond what I could have imagined. The captivating beauty of New Zealand, experienced in daily full monty submersion of diverse and amazing activities. Josh and Annika trumped and spoiled us with 5-star animated full-service... Show moreTrip date: November 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AKathleen· September 1st, 2019I so really enjoyed the Kiwi trip, but the Kauri trip taken right after, took it up another notch in hiking, scenery and the energy of this fun group of new friends. The hikes we did over the 5 day challenged me, which I was so ready for. I didn't think... Show moreTrip date: October 2018Review collected by Active Adventures
- AMaria· August 14th, 2019As we live in Mexico, going to New Zealand was by itself a great adventure to us. The tour overstepped our expectations. The New Zealand's scenery is just amazing, the landscapes flooded our senses. All those mountains, rivers, lakes, snow, were really... Show moreTrip date: February 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- AChristopher· July 24th, 2019We have traveled with The Wayfarers and with Country Walkers, so we have pretty high standards. Active Adventures met those standards. The key to anything like this is the guides/walk managers and Ellie and Elder were brilliant. Knowledgeable,... Show moreTrip date: February 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
- AKaren· July 21st, 2019Knocked my socks off! The hikes, bikes, and tubing showed me things about nature that awed me to the core. It also showed me things about myself that opened a door to confidence and courage. Elder and Ellie knew just how much to push me on and how much... Show moreTrip date: February 2019Review collected by Active Adventures
Dates & Availability
11 days
Ultimate North Island Adventure
From Auckland to Auckland
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