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Premium New Zealand North Island (including Napier)

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From Auckland to Wellington
5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Bottle pouring white wine into three glasses on an outdoor table with green vineyard foliage behind
  • Cozy modern lodge interior with a window seat overlooking rolling green countryside at sunset
  • Vintage green car parked in front of distinctive Art Deco buildings in a seaside town
  • Stunning sunrise over green valleys and a winding river seen from a high viewpoint
  • Green vineyard stretching toward a rugged sunlit mountain ridge with a modern winery building
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local bistro championing New Zealand producers)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel
    • Welcome dinner at local bistro

    Optional Activities

    • All Blacks interactive experience - learn about New Zealand rugby heritage
  3. Day 2

    Auckland to Waiheke Island

    Auckland to Waiheke Island
    Meals
    Lunch (Two-course meal at beachfront restaurant with local seafood)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Waiheke Island
    • Visit to Oneroa and local coffee spot
    • Art studio visit
    • Olive oil grove tour and tasting
    • Wine tasting at Te Motu Vineyard with signature focaccia
    • Two-course lunch at beachfront restaurant
    • Exclusive visit to Mawhitipana Ridge Estate winery with owners
    Landmarks
    Waiheke Island
    Oneroa
    Te Motu Vineyard
    Mawhitipana Ridge Estate
  4. Day 3

    Auckland to Rotorua

    Auckland to Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour with local expert
    • Hobbiton - Lord of the Rings movie set tour with local guide
    • Hobbiton - Green Dragon Inn visit with drink
    Landmarks
    Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Green Dragon Inn
  5. Day 4

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Dinner (Three-course feast at Tamaki Maori Village)

    Included Activities

    • Te Pa Tu Maori Village visit with local expert
    • Tamaki Maori Village cultural experience with haka, song and drama
    • Three-course feast at Tamaki Maori Village

    Optional Activities

    • Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa - from NZD75
    • Redwoods Treetop Walkway - NZD39
    Landmarks
    Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa
    Redwoods Treetop Walkway
    Te Pa Tu
    Tamaki Maori Village
  6. Day 5

    Rotorua to Hawke's Bay

    Rotorua to Hawke's Bay
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at accommodation)

    Included Activities

    • Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland visit and walk
    • Wine tasting at Craggy Range Winery
    • Dinner at accommodation
    Landmarks
    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
    Te Mata Peak
    Craggy Range Winery
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  7. Day 6

    Hawke's Bay

    Hawke's Bay

    Included Activities

    • Art Deco walking tour of Napier

    Optional Activities

    • Te Mata Peak Lookout sunrise walk
    • Bike hire to explore Napier and surrounds
    • Gannet colony safari to see largest mainland colony
    Landmarks
    Te Mata Peak
    Napier
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Hawke's Bay to Wellington

    Hawke's Bay to Wellington
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner at waterfront restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Te Papa behind-the-scenes tour with local Maori guide
    • Traditional kai (food) at Te Papa
    • Farewell dinner at waterfront restaurant
    Landmarks
    Te Papa
  9. Day 8

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.3
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • John5.0•December 2025
    Our Premier North Island New Zealand tour was led by Runty. He was an excellent tour leader. We thoroughly enjoyed...
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    Traveled in November 2025
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    Hi John, it sounds like you had a wonderful time in the North Island with Runty! We are truly pleased to learn about your advnenture and how well it went. Your kind comments will be sent along to Runty's managers and we hope to see you again in future. Wishing you well for the end of year and a very happy 2026!
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  • Melinda5.0•January 2024
    Summer did an excellent job guiding us around and telling us all about her home country.
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Hi Melinda! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a wonderful experience and that our tour offered you an excellent tour leader - Summer. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!
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  • Maria5.0•December 2023
    Summer did a brilliant job in making 12 strangers into a joyous group. Every day was an adventure.
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Premium
    Hi Maria, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that every day of your trip was an adventure and that Summers leadership skills and positivity played a significant role in bringing your group together which made your trip all the more special. We trust you have some wonderful lifelong memories of your trip and hope you welcome you on another Intrepid adventure soon!
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