North Island

With stunning coastline and rich fertile countryside, the North Island is a picture of perfect health. It's a little warmer than its southern neighbour, and it's home to the country's biggest city, Auckland. Travel from the top, and the marine wonders of the Bay of Islands, through the bubbling thermal wonderland around Rotorua and Taupo to the vibrant capital city of Wellington. Just about everywhere will leave you with a big, dopey smile on your face.

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Nomads Capital

Wellington

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Designed as a ‘flash-packer’, you’ll notice the difference at this hostel. All rooms include security card access, fresh linen, plus lockers in the dorm. For those on a budget hostel guests receive a free meal every night!

Beds from R244
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Base Hot Rocks

Rotorua

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All the rooms, including the 4-6 person dorms have ensuite bathrooms and most also have sundecks. Enjoy the indoor and outdoor hot mineral pools, but beware of the
‘Lava Bar', a great place to dance the night away!

Beds from R297
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Big and mini adventures

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Bay of Islands, Awesome and Top Bit

min 2 Days

Starting in Auckland, this fab trip kicks off nice and early to get you up to the Bay of Islands for about midday. Your base is Paihia, where you can explore some of the 144 islands in the region. Relax on the beach, go fishing, sailing or even swim with dolphins. The trip includes a visit to a mineral hot spring and a trip on the Excitor fast boat to the famous hole in the rock. Stay as many days as you like, or leave town for Auckland in the late afternoon the following day. Accommodation is not included.  £80

Geyserland

min 4 Days

This round-trip ‘hop on hop off’ pass starts and finishes in Auckland. You’ll head over to the mesmeric Coromandel Peninsula, the bubbly, and slightly smelly thermal mud at Rotorua and the weird and wonderful caves at Waitomo. You won’t be short of things to do, as the activities on this itinerary range from sea kayaking, zorbing, luging, black water rafting and quad biking. A big highlight is the traditional Maori Hangi and Concert at Rotorua, where you’ll eat like a king, and dance like a princess. Accommodation is not included.  £113

Northern Explorer

5 Days

Auckland to Wellington

The North Island of New Zealand is a kooky, incongruous place. Just about everything about it is uncanny. Uncannily beautiful, uncannily spectacular and uncannily fascinating.  You won’t have seen or experienced anything like it before.  This wonderful little patch of land oozes wonder from each and every gushing geyser, bubbling mud pool and steaming volcanic crater.

  • Explore the Bay of Islands
  • Marvel at Whangarei Falls
  • Spend a night on a traditional Maori Marae
  • Enjoy an authentic hangi dinner
  • Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
  • Learn about traditional Maori, arts, crafts and weaponry
  • Sightseeing in Wellington
R4,313

Northern Highlights

6 Days

Start & Finish: Auckland

If you’ve only got a week or so to play with in New Zealand and you’re heading in and out of Auckland, then look no further than this 6day pleasure trip around the North Island’s big highlights. Travelling with a small group of eager explorers you’ll zip around the Island in an air-conditioned mini-coach. Prepare to see a mind-boggling amount of amazing sights as you are expertly guided around some very special places.

  • Cathedral Cove walk
  • Explore the Coromandel Coast
  • Maori cultural experience
  • Check out the bubbling mud of Rotorua
  • Explore the Waitamo caves
  • Walk the Tongariro Crossing
  • Canoe the Wanganui River
 R5,115

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