NZ Adventure North

9 Days Auckland to Wellington
NZ Adventure North
NZ Adventure North
NZ Adventure North

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Intro Travel's 9 Day NZ Adventure North. From the volcanic marvels of Rotorua to the lush charm of real-life Hobbiton, New Zealand’s North Island is full of wilderness and wonder. We’ll show you all the highlights of the North Island along with some off-the-beaten- path adventures. Wander the famous Hobbiton film set, experience traditional Māori culture, soak in thermal hot springs, explore underground caves, sail the stunning Lake Taupo, discover fascinating Wellington and so much more! Oh, and did we mention you’ll be doing all this with a knowledgeable read more group leader and a new crew of mates? There’s no better way to kick off your adventure in New Zealand!
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Trip Length
Trip Length

9 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Auckland

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Wellington

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Operator
Operator
Intro Travel
Trip Reviews
1 Trip Review
Avg. Rating: 5/5
Budget
Budget

Affordable

Age Range
Age Range

18-49 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

18

Guide Style
Guiding Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

NN

Itinerary

Kia ora! Touching down in New Zealand's largest city, you'll make your own way to our centrally located hostel and settle in.

This evening you'll meet up with the rest of your travel crew and excited for all the adventures to come in Aotearoa.

First up we're stopping at Waitomo, home of the world-famous glowworm caves. We'll take a guided tour and explore this labyrinth of underground rivers and watch the resident glowworms do their thing.

This afternoon we tick off another highlight as we head to Hobbiton to wander the real-life lush pastures of the Shire as featured in The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. After exploring the set and learning all about movie magic, we'll enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn before departing for Rotorua.

Waking up to the whiff of sulphur, today you'll definitely know you're in Rotorua! We'll visit the naturally heated waters of Kerosene Creek where you'll get to take a dip, as well one of New Zealand's most magnificent geothermal wonderlands – Wai o Tapu, featuring dramatic geysers & bubbling mud.

During the day you'll have some free time to try some zorbing or the skyline luge.

In the evening we'll go to the Mitai Māori village for an introduction to Māori culture. It doesn't get more authentic than this!

Get your cameras out as we head to Taupo, a lakefront town right in the heart of the North.

Tonight we’ve got something special lined up - a sail across the lake. The majestic scenery and the maori rock carvings will wow us.

This morning we’ll check out the epic Huka Falls, a spine-tingling torrent of icy water thundering down from the Waikato River. After witnessing the raw power of Mother Nature, you’ll then have some free time when you can skydive or bungee jump!

Today we'll head to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington! Dive into the city's energy by exploring its charming cafes, indulging in delicious bites at top-notch restaurants or kicking back and soaking up the laid-back vibes of the evening.

Get ready to explore the best of Wellington with a city orientation tour! Hop aboard the iconic cable cars for stunning views, then dive into the rich history and vibrant culture at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum—ranked among the world's best museums.

Tonight we'll get together for our farewell dinner!

This morning your Northern NZ adventure comes to an end, but this is just the beginning of your time in New Zealand! Prepped and ready for the next leg along with the new friends you've made, we'll be there for support every step of the way.

Trip Inclusions

9 Days Of Epic Activities: Immerse yourself in Māori culture, sail across Lake Taupo, explore the real life Hobbiton & more!

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves Boat Tour
  • Hobbiton Film Set Tour
  • Kerosene Creek
  • Wai O Tapu Geothermal Wonderland
  • Māori Village Experience
  • Lake Taupo Sailing
  • Huka Falls
  • Wellington City Orientation
  • Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
  • Wellington Cable Car

While our trips are laid back and relaxed with plenty of time to do your own thing, we don't pad out our itineraries with loads of free time to explore or optional activities like other operators. Everything you'd want plus some special surprises are always included.

  • Awesome Group Leader: You'll get an awesome group leader to provide 24/7 support during & after your trip, alongside knowledgeable local guides.
  • 6 Meals: 4 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners.
  • 100% Carbon Neutral: We accurately measure the CO2 emissions of your tour and 100% offset them through planting the required amount of trees.

8 Nights Accommodation: You'll spend 8 nights in hostels in the heart of some of New Zealand's most vibrant cities.

  • Auckland - Hostel: 1 night in a modern hostel in a great location. With mixed dorm rooms, shared bathroom, WiFi, kitchen, dining area & laundry.
  • Rotorua - Hostel: 3 nights in a stylish centrally located hostel. With mixed dorm rooms, shared bathroom, WiFi, kitchen, dining area & laundry.
  • Taupo - Hostel: 2 nights in a laidback, homely hostel. With mixed dorm rooms, shared bathroom, WiFi, kitchen, dining area & laundry.
  • Wellington - Hostel: 2 nights in a hostel located in the heart of the city. With mixed dorm rooms, shared bathroom, WiFi, kitchen, dining area & laundry.

Operator

Intro Travel
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Since 2005, Intro Travel have been creating life changing travel experiences for 18-40+ year olds. Our group tours are designed to help you connect, explore, taste and give back to the world, all whilst making a new crew of mates along the way. We’re a little different to your standard big tour operator. We spend endless more hours finding the best accommodation and the best experiences, many of which we create from scratch with our local partners to give you a truly unique experience.

While our trips are laid back and relaxed with plenty of time to do your own thing, we don’t pad out our itineraries with loads of free time to explore or optional activities like other operators. Everything you'd want plus some special surprises are always included.

Trip Reviews (1)

Intro Travel Reviews
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Average Rating 5 out of 5
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New Zealand 1 , 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
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Since 2005, we’ve been creating life changing travel experiences for 18-40s. Our travel experiences are designed to help you connect, explore, taste and give back to the world, all whilst making an awesome bunch of new mates along the way. Travelling with INTRO isn’t just group travel - it’s a way of meeting friends who become family and of seeing the more world in a respectful, caring and totally awesome way.

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Thursday 19 Feb 2026 19 Feb 26 Auckland
Friday 27 Feb 2026 27 Feb 26 Wellington
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