North Island Tours
From the Bay of Islands to the cool capital of Wellington, New Zealand’s North Island is a wonderland of diverse landscapes. Explore Rotorua’s geothermal hotspots, cruise around Auckland Harbour, marvel at Napier’s art deco buildings and connect with Maori culture. Choose from 32 guided coach tours and small group adventure tours and see the North Island highlights that make New Zealand a popular holiday destination.
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9 Days Auckland to Wellington
Operator: Grand Pacific Tours
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10 Days Auckland to Wellington
Operator: Intrepid Travel
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Must do experiences and highlights on a North Island tour
Cruise Auckland Harbour 
Connect with Maori Culture 
Bay of Islands Beauty 
The Cool Capital 
Rotorua's Geothermal Wonders Recent Reviews
What our clients are saying about their journeys around New Zealand's North Island
Signature North Island
Signature North Island
Kay, New Zealand, May 2025
From start to finish all went like clockwork. So well organised with fantastic tour driver and guide. Nothing was a bother. Accomodation was first class and food excellent. We were spoilt for choice. Would I travel with Grand Pacific again..... Yes.
Wonderful Tour around the North Island
Signature North Island
Marcus and Colleen, NSW, Australia, Nov 2024
We really enjoyed the Signature North Island Tour with Grand Pacific Tours. We found the coach to be extremely comfortable with heaps of leg room. The hotels were all excellent. We had great weather throughout the tour. We really enjoyed the Hobbiton Tour and lunch. We had no idea about the Lord of the Rings movies or books but the guide was really read more engaging and made the Tour really enjoyable. We also really enjoyed the cruise of the Bay of Islands out to the Hole in the Rock. We had a great bunch of fellow travellers and we were all mixed ages. We would differently travel with Grand Pacific Tours again In the Future. Georgie and then Grace made the booking process really easy. Georgie and then Grace were always really quick at getting back with answers to any questions that we had. We will differently book with Global Journeys again in the future.
Ultimate North Island
Ultimate North Island
Colin, QLD, Australia, May 2024
This was our third coach trip with Grand Pacific having previously done both Islands on what was then called the mid range tour. Last year we completed the Ultimate Tour of the South Island and followed with the Ultimate Tour of the North Island this year. We have nothing but good to say in relation to our trips with Grand Pacific and would highly read more recommend either of the Ultimate Tours with a slight leaning towards the South Island. Having said that, our driver / guide (Megan Forrest) was outstanding and very professional & knowledgeable in all aspects. All included meals were of a very high standard. We as a group of 20 mixed very well with no complaints. The standard of vehicles for our pick up in Auckland and drop off in Wellington was 5 star. Our booking experience with Global Journeys was without a hitch and we would certainly use them again.
New Zealand
NZ Adventure North
Kelly Louise Twigg , Australia, Oct 2023
I have just completed the 9 day New Zealand North Island tour and I was gutted at the end that I hadn't booked on to the 18 day one, as the whole trip was just amazing. I met some incredible people and did things I've never done before such as cold water swimming in Lake Taupo and white water rafting. I got to visit Hobbiton, which was a dream come read more true. Jay our guide was the best and the trip ran smoothly. The week is packed with activities but also enough down time to do your own thing. I will definitely be booking on to another tour next year! If you're unsure about booking, do it, you won't regret it! 10/10
Too little time in New Zealand
Northern Explorer
Marcia and Laurraine, CA, United States, May 2023
A wonderful one-week trip through the beautiful North Island of New Zealand. We came away wanting more. Our tour leader, Fernando, and coach driver, Matt, were capable and caring throughout. Matt did a terrific job driving us through flooded roads from the Bay of Islands to Auckland.
Highlights were our visits to the Waitangi Treaty Site, the Hobbiton read more Movie Set, and the Te Puia Maori cultural experience. Included meals were consistently good; however, stops for lunch "on your own" that left us with too little time to find a good meal in unknown small towns were rather disappointing. Hotels were clean, and had friendly staff, but were not the best -- bathrooms in particular had too little space and were not well designed.
Highlights were our visits to the Waitangi Treaty Site, the Hobbiton read more Movie Set, and the Te Puia Maori cultural experience. Included meals were consistently good; however, stops for lunch "on your own" that left us with too little time to find a good meal in unknown small towns were rather disappointing. Hotels were clean, and had friendly staff, but were not the best -- bathrooms in particular had too little space and were not well designed.
Action-packed way to explore New Zealand north island
New Zealand – North Island Multisport
Jackie, QLD, Australia, Mar 2023
I had a great holiday with G adventures. The itinerary had a good mix of different adventure-sport activities with several options for additional activities to do. I enjoyed the opportunity to cycle, hike and kayak around some beautiful locations. Black water rafting through the Waitomo caves was also a highlight.
Our guide, Taz, was very helpful read more in letting us know what times to meet up, where we would be going each day and also what things we might need to bring or wear each day. It helped make the holiday as stress-free as possible. The accommodations were also fairly decent in terms of facilities and locations.
Our guide, Taz, was very helpful read more in letting us know what times to meet up, where we would be going each day and also what things we might need to bring or wear each day. It helped make the holiday as stress-free as possible. The accommodations were also fairly decent in terms of facilities and locations.
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