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Paved road heading towards snow-covered Mount Ngauruhoe volcano under a clear blue sky.
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Hidden North Island

Auckland

Auckland

11 days, 10 nights

Road Trips

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Tour overview

Ditch the crowds for the rugged beauty of the "Forgotten World" and the volcanic wilderness of the Central Plateau. This is a journey for those who seek the extraordinary, where days are spent rafting underground rivers and hiking alpine peaks, and nights are spent in secluded cottages and forest lodges. From the black sands of Raglan to the sacred echoes of Whirinaki, discover the side of New Zealand that most travellers never see.

Tour highlights & inclusions

11 days / 10 nights
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches

Auckland

Auckland

Glamping & Cabins
Rental car included
  • Fullers Ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island and back
  • Hamilton Gardens Guided Tour with Picnic Lunch
  • The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company - the Black Abyss

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Why Discover New Zealand

  • Wānaka-based specialists planning your trip from inside New Zealand.
  • One travel specialist to plan and book every detail from start to finish.
  • 24/7 in-country support while you’re travelling, so help is close if plans change.

Trip itinerary

Welcome to Auckland

Welcome to Auckland, known in Māori as Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland is New Zealand's vibrant "City of Sails," and the country's largest metropolitan area. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Surrounded by native bush, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches, Auckland is a haven for both adventurers and urban explorers. Wander through world-class museums and galleries in the city centre or enjoy a peaceful retreat at the Auckland Gardens, where stunning landscapes showcase New Zealand's diverse flora. Stroll along the lively waterfront to savour fresh seafood and international cuisine at Viaduct restaurants. For an unforgettable perspective, ascend the iconic SkyTower, New Zealand's tallest structure, and take in panoramic views of the city and its picturesque islands.

Aerial view of Auckland city skyline with bridge and harbor at sunset.

Accommodation

The Hotel Britomart Auckland

Soulful, smart and contemporary, The Hotel Britomart welcomes guests to Britomart, the vibrant centre of downtown waterfront Auckland. Still and calm, the rooms and suites at The Hotel Britomart pair simple elegance with the luxury of tactile materials. The Hotel Britomart is at the centre of a dynamic nine-block precinct of plant-lined streets, historic warehouses and the city’s best shopping and eating.

Activities

Tour highlights

Red and white striped lighthouse in blue water near a green volcanic island with rocky shoreline.

Fullers Ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto Island and back

Formal garden with water feature, golden statue, trees, hedges, and a white classical building.

Hamilton Gardens Guided Tour with Picnic Lunch

A low-angle view looking up from inside a dark cave shaft at an adventurer abseiling down from a lush, sunlit forest opening above.

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company - the Black Abyss

A rail cart emerging from a dark tunnel surrounded by dense green trees and ferns in a forest.

Rail River Combo

Adult and child holding hands hiking on rocky mountain trail near cable car under blue sky with clouds.

Sky Waka Gondola Return Sightseeing Trip

Tongariro crossing

1 Day Tongariro Crossing with Adrift

Blue jetboat with people in life jackets making a splash on a river surrounded by trees.

Huka falls Jet Boat Ride

A group of people watch steam rising from food being cooked in a hangi pit under a shelter.

Kohutapu Lodge & Whirinaki Forest Footsteps

Group kayaking inside a dark cave with life jackets and paddles on calm water

Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour

A group of rafters in a yellow boat cheer with their paddles raised in the dark green water at the base of a powerful white waterfall, surrounded by a dense canopy of New Zealand ferns and forest on the Kaituna River.

White Water Rafting the Kaituna River with Rotorua Rafting

Additional inclusions

Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

24/7 support from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart

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