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Gold Operator: Wild Kiwi
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: 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 3 - 14
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Auckland to Omapere
Auckland to Omapere
Start point
80 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Outside Sudima Auckland city, 09:00)
Meals
Dinner (Fish & chips dinner at sunset overlooking the Tasman Sea)
Included Activities
- Kauri Museum visit
- Kai Iwi Lakes visit
- Guided Tāne Mahuta tour
- Waipoua Forest exploration
Landmarks
Kauri Museum
Kai Iwi Lakes
Waipoua Forest
Tāne Mahuta
Day 2
Omapere to Paihia
Omapere to Paihia
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Marsden Winery
- Waipoua Forest exploration (if not visited Day 1)
Landmarks
Waipoua Forest
Marsden Winery
Day 3
Paihia
Paihia
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Māori Hāngī feast and cultural experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
Included Activities
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds combo pass access
Optional Activities
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Dolphin spotting
- Kayaking to secluded beaches
Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Day 4
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at The Vintry
- Browse boutique shops in Matakana Village
- Browse local galleries in Matakana Village
Landmarks
Matakana Village
The Vintry
Day 5
Auckland to Mount Maunganui
Auckland to Mount Maunganui
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner to share stories and savour local cuisine)
Included Activities
- Karangakake Gorge walk
Landmarks
Karangakake Gorge
Mount Maunganui
Day 6
Mount Maunganui to Rotorua
Mount Maunganui to Rotorua
Meals
Lunch (Lunch in the Shire's Rest Cafe)
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour and lunch
Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set
Day 7
Rotorua
Rotorua
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the Kaituna River
- Polynesian Spa thermal pools soak
- Redwoods Treewalk exploration
- E-bike tour
- Mt Tarawera hike
Landmarks
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treewalk
Mt Tarawera
Day 8
Rotorua to Taupō
Rotorua to Taupō
Included Activities
- Huka Falls visit
- Wai-o-Tapu geothermal wonderland visit
Optional Activities
- Sunset cruise on Lake Taupō
Landmarks
Huka Falls
Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
Lake Taupō
Day 9
Taupō
Taupō
Optional Activities
- Tongariro Crossing
- Jet boating
- Fishing
- Scenic flights
- Hot springs soak
Landmarks
Tongariro Crossing
Day 10
Taupō to Raglan (via Waitomo)
Taupō to Raglan (via Waitomo)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour
- Hamilton Gardens guided tour
Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Hamilton Gardens
Day 11
Raglan to Auckland
Raglan to Auckland
End point
Auckland Airport (AKL), Ray Emery Drive, Auckland, Auckland 2022, New Zealand (Auckland Airport or city centre, 16:00)
Optional Activities
- Browse local shops in Raglan
- Visit cafes in Raglan
Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls

Landmarks
Kauri Museum
Kai Iwi Lakes
Waipoua Forest
Tāne Mahuta

Landmarks
Waipoua Forest
Marsden Winery

Landmarks
Bay of Islands
Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Landmarks
Matakana Village
The Vintry

Landmarks
Karangakake Gorge
Mount Maunganui

Landmarks
Hobbiton Movie Set

Landmarks
Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Treewalk
Mt Tarawera

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

Landmarks
Tongariro Crossing

Landmarks
Waitomo Caves
Hamilton Gardens

Landmarks
Bridal Veil Falls

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4.7

Harriet5.0•May 2026
What an absolutely AMAZING trip! Firstly the tour guides Ben and Tom were incredible. I’ve done tours before and by...
What an absolutely AMAZING trip! Firstly the tour guides Ben and Tom were incredible. I’ve done tours before and by far these guys are the best. They knew NZ inside out, had facts to share throughout the journey, were highly personable, great fun and highly responsible at the same time. The group size was great for getting to know everyone. I really enjoyed the stop back in Christchurch as we all went out for dinner and watched the rugby. The tour pace was great, lots of opportunities for activities and photos. Hostels were also to a high standard with hot tubs in some of them. I have made some true friends on this trip and cannot recommend the company more highly.Show more
BOWEN5.0•February 2026
telli is sooooo great！perfect trip.love wild kiwi
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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Premium - Ultimate North Island Escape

Itinerary

Introduction

Auckland to Omapere

Included Activities

Omapere to Paihia

Included Activities

Paihia

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Paihia to Auckland

Optional Activities

Auckland to Mount Maunganui

Included Activities

Mount Maunganui to Rotorua

Included Activities

Rotorua

Optional Activities

Rotorua to Taupō

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Taupō

Optional Activities

Taupō to Raglan (via Waitomo)

Included Activities

Raglan to Auckland

Optional Activities

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