Will this tour be offered in May 2027 and can you do a triple room?

We have two North Island Escape departures available in May 2027 – one on 1 May and another on 22 May. There may also be the option of a triple room. If you let me know which departure you're interested in, I'd be happy to check availability and pricing for a triple room and come back to you with the details.

What are the names of the hotels where I'll be staying?

The Hotels we have currently schedules are Trinity Wharf - 1 Night Millennium Rotorua 2 nights Suncourt Taupo - 2 nights The last night is Raglan Sunset Motel 1 night.

Is it possible to end tour in Queenstown, not in Auckland?

This tour does not cover the South Island or visit Queenstown so you will need to make your own way with a flight from Auckland to Queenstown after the tour? Unless you would like to do a tour that covers both the North and South island so you can visit Queenstown.

Is it possible to book for a solo room?

There is availability to upgrade to a private room for an additional $140NZD per night.

Any of your New Zealand tours offer a private room?

Private room upgrades are available for $140 NZD per room per night. Please note this is subject to availability upon booking.

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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland to Tauranga
Auckland to Tauranga
Start point
80 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (City Work Depots (In the Parking area), 09:00)
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner with local cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Trinity Wharf Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Karangakake gorge
- Lunch in Waihi
- Explore Mt Maunganui
Landmarks
Karangakake Gorge
Mt Maunganui
Day 2
Tauranga to Rotorua
Tauranga to Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe)
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
- Lunch at Shire's Rest Cafe
Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on Kaituna River
- Soak at Polynesian Spa thermal pools
- Explore Redwoods Treewalk
- E-bike tour
- Hike Mt Tarawera
Landmarks
Kaituna River
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treewalk
Mt Tarawera
Day 4
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Suncourt Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Huka Falls
- Visit Wai-o-Tapu geothermal wonders
Optional Activities
- Sunset cruise on Lake Taupo
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Lake Taupo
Day 5
Taupo
Taupo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Suncourt Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing
- Jet boating
- Fishing
- Scenic flights
- Soak in hot springs
Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing
Day 6
Taupo to Raglan
Taupo to Raglan
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sunset Motel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour - guided exploration of underground caves with glowworm viewing
- Hamilton Gardens - guided tour of themed gardens
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Hamilton Gardens
Day 7
Raglan to Auckland
Raglan to Auckland
End point
Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland 2022, New Zealand (Auckland Airport, 16:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Full-cooked breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk around Raglan town
- Bike ride around Raglan
- Explore Raglan beachfront and harbour

Landmarks
Karangakake Gorge
Mt Maunganui

Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Kaituna River
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treewalk
Mt Tarawera

Landmarks
Huka Falls
Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Lake Taupo

Landmarks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro Crossing

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Hamilton Gardens

Accommodation
Guide
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Trinity Wharf Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Millennium Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Suncourt Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Sunset Motel (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

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5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
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5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
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Tour Operator
4.7

Eva5.0•January 2026
Excellent tour with best guide/driver Tom! Many highlights and impossible to rate them. But if you like The lord of...
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Traveled in January 2026

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Peter
Asked on July 3rd, 2026
Will this tour be offered in May 2027 and can you do a triple room?
Accommodation
Group size
Price / Availability
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written July 2026
  We have two North Island Escape departures available in May 2027 – one on 1 May and another on 22 May. There may also be the option of a triple room. If you let me know which departure you're interested in, I'd be happy to check availability and pricing for a triple room and come back to you with the details.
R
Rosemary
Asked on March 10th, 2026
What are the names of the hotels where I'll be staying?
Accommodation
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written March 2026
  The Hotels we have currently schedules are
  Trinity Wharf - 1 Night
  Millennium Rotorua 2 nights
  Suncourt Taupo - 2 nights
  
  The last night is Raglan Sunset Motel 1 night.
J
John
Asked on February 24th, 2026
Is it possible to end tour in Queenstown, not in Auckland?
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written February 2026
  This tour does not cover the South Island or visit Queenstown so you will need to make your own way with a flight from Auckland to Queenstown after the tour? Unless you would like to do a tour that covers both the North and South island so you can visit Queenstown.
E
Evelyn
Asked on January 20th, 2025
Is it possible to book for a solo room?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written January 2025
  There is availability to upgrade to a private room for an additional $140NZD per night.
T
Trevor
Asked on September 27th, 2024
Any of your New Zealand tours offer a private room?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written September 2024
  Private room upgrades are available for $140 NZD per room per night. Please note this is subject to availability upon booking.
- T
  Trevor
  Traveler•Written September 2024
  Any single room upgrades available for February to mid-March?
- Wild KiwiOperator•Written September 2024
  I can confirm available spots for both February and March.

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