New Zealand North Island Tours & Holidays

Auckland is the major international airport for New Zealand's North Island. If you are flying to the North Island from the South Island or vice versa, there are flights between different North Island and South Island airports. 

Car rental desks are available at Auckland Airport and many companies also have an office in the North Island's towns.

Vehicle ferry services which also take foot passengers travel between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island daily.

The trip across the Cook Strait takes three-and-a-half hours. 

Most people travel by car or join a tour to get around the North Island of New Zealand. Buses travel between some towns but schedules can be limited. 

The North Island's weather is changeable. You could feel like you're freezing in summer or find yourself strolling around in shorts and a t-shirt in winter. Or piling on warm clothes because the temperature has dipped towards zero degrees at pretty much any time of year. The North Island is generally busier during the Australian and New Zealand school holidays but not excessively so. 

In short, pretty much everything. Bring clothes you can layer plus a jumper or jacket, wet weather gear, a hat and a beanie. And don't be surprised if you end up wearing all these things on the same day.

If you're dining out or hitting the bars in Wellington or Auckland, some smart casual clothes are a must. 

The North Island is a fairly casual place, especially if you're basing yourself in one of the smaller regional areas like Hawke's Bay. 

People tend to dress up if they are 'hitting the town' at night in Auckland and the New Zealand capital.  Smart casual is the norm at most restaurants, aside from the signature 'date night' ones like Hippopotamus in Wellington where people tend to dress-up more. 

There is good WiFi coverage in all of the North Island's major towns. If you are visiting some of the more remote locations in the North Island, coverage can be patchy at times. 

There is good mobile phone coverage in all of the North Island's major towns.

If you are visiting some of the more remote locations in the North Island, coverage can be patchy at times. 

We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.