10 Days | Laidback surf towns, cosmopolitan cities and natural wonders rolled into one





As far as road trips go, it doesn’t get much better than this. Beginning in New Zealand’s creative capital city Wellington, spend 10-days discovering the best of the North Island with a local leader at the wheel. Explore the ethereal landscapes of Tongariro National Park, tuck into a hangi dinner with a Maori community in Rotorua, hang out or hang ten in relaxed Raglan, stretch out on the beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula and wrap things up in Auckland City. From stunning sights that stop you in your tracks to celebrations of the island’s Maori culture, this North Island adventure is sure to excite, educate and inspire.
Trip overview

- Start
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Finish
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- New Zealand
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 18
- Group size
- Min 6 - Max 16
- Trip code
- PHKO
- Begin your journey in New Zealand’s creative and cosmopolitan capital, Wellington. Your local leader will show you the best of the city, including Weta Workshop of Lord of the Rings fame.
- Admire the out of this world landscapes of Tongariro National Park, from emerald green lakes to soaring volcanic peaks. If you’re up for the challenge, tackle the famous Tongariro Crossing.
- Discover the diversity of Rotorua, from unbelievable geothermal activity to rich Maori culture. Visit a Maori village for a hangi dinner and traditional haka performance.
- Hang out or hang ten in Raglan, a laidback town and surfing hotspot. Hop aboard a boat cruise around Raglan to watch the sunset and tuck into a classic Kiwi fish and chips dinner.
- Soak up the natural beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula, including a visit to Hot Water Beach, where all you need is a spade to create your own natural hot tub.
- This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
Itinerary
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Private Vehicle
Hotel/Motel (9 nights)
- Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Taupo - Huka Falls
- Rotorua - Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
- Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
- Rotorua - Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
- Raglan - Fish & Chips Dinner
- Raglan - Sunset Boat Cruise
- Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk
- Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
- Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
- Wellington - Kapiti Island Eco Experience - NZD499
- Wellington - Te Papa Museum Tour - NZD22
- Wellington - Weta Workshop Cave Tour - NZD49
- Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Crossing (Unguided, Transport to/from Trail Head only) - from - NZD130
- Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Crossing (Full Day Guided Hike) - NZD285
- Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Crossing (Half Day Guided Hike) - NZD215
- Rotorua - Guided Glowworm Kayak, Hot Pools & Dinner - NZD265
- Taupo - Lake Taupo Sailing Adventure - NZD69
- Taupo - Skydiving - NZD279
- Rotorua - Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD40
- Rotorua - Mount Tarawera Crater Hike - NZD195
- Rotorua - Forest Ziplining - from - NZD179
- Rotorua - ZORB - from - NZD40
- Waitomo - Footwhistle Glowworm Cave Tour - NZD75
- Raglan - Kayaking Tour - NZD89
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD145
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 56 days out from departure (prior to full payment due). We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided.
3. This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
4. We recommend booking optional activities in advance. Please contact your booking agent if there are any you would like to add to your trip.
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