10 Day North Island Coasts & Culture (Auckland to Wellington)

Interested in joining us on our epic 10-day New Zealand journey from Auckland to Wellington? Named after the Hihī, our rare native honeyeater, this tour takes you to the North Island’s unmissable destinations and hidden gems only locals know. Kick off in Auckland, the buzzing City of Sails, with a welcome meeting and waterfront wander, then dig steaming pools at Hot Water Beach before kayaking Cathedral Cove's sea arches and refueling with a classic Kiwi BBQ. Tour Hobbiton, trek Karangahake Gorge, soak in Rotorua's redwoods and geothermal geysers at Kuirau Park. Immerse in Māori culture at Lake Aniwhenua, gaze at the mighty Huka Falls, soak in Kerosene Creek's hidden hot springs, then conquer Tongariro Alpine Crossing's volcanic craters. Wrap up your adventure in Wellington's creative culture: Te Papa Museum visits, Mt Victoria sunsets, Cuba Street cafes, and Courtenay Place buzz. All with an expert guide and like-minded adventurers.