Northern Delight

Day 1: Arrive at Auckland
Our representative will meet you and take you to your car.
Overnight in Auckland.

Day 2: Auckland - Rotorua    4 - 8 hours
You can drive directly to Rotorua or via the famous Waitomo Caves, or alternatively follow Highway 2 down through Tauranga and the kiwifruit country. The famous Maori Hangi and Concert is included. Two nights in Rotorua.

Day 3: At Rotorua
Today is free - make sure you see Whakarewarewa, the Agrodome, Rainbow Springs, ride the luge at Skyline, swim in a thermal pool.

Day 4: Rotorua - Wellington    6 hours
Drive to Waiotapu (optional), and through Wairakei to Lake Taupo. Past the National Park volcanoes and down to the coast. Overnight in Wellington.

Day 5:  Wellington - Napier    4 hours
Time for more visits in Wellington. Either drive via the Kapiti Coast to Palmerston North, or through the Wairarapa Valley, to Dannevirke, and on to Napier. Stay two nights in Napier.

Day 6 : At Napier
This is the Art Deco city. Close by are famous vineyards. Tours to the gannet colony are optional and tide dependent.

Day 7 : Napier - Auckland    7 hours
Across the Rangitaiki Plains to Lake Taupo. Through Wairakei to Hamilton and on to Auckland. Stay two nights in Auckland.

Day 8 :  At Auckland
A whole day to explore the city. Drive up Mt Eden. Visit the wild west coast beaches.

Day 9 : Departure from Auckland
Today is free until you return your car at the airport and catch your flight home.