North Island Tours

For so many of us Kiwis, the North Island is where we grew up and live, there are lots of memories in the regions! Here are all our fully guided small group tours to the best of the North Island – Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, the Coromandel, Tongariro, Wellington and East Cape – don’t worry we haven’t missed anywhere out!

Aotea Great Barrier Island Escape

5 day Great Barrier Island small group tour

Meet local guides and artists as we explore remote corners of Aotea Great Barrier Island. Scenic Hauraki Gulf flights are included.

Te Urewera, Mahia & Gisborne

7 day small group tour to Te Urewera, Mahia and Gisborne

The primeval forests of Te Urewera, Lake Waikaremoana and Eastland’s Pacific coastline offer striking contrasts on this heartland experience.

East Cape Caper

6 day East Cape small group tour

Trace the journeys of Captain Cook, hear rich stories of Maori history and culture, hosted cuppa in Anaura Bay & lunch at Lake Tarawera.

The Bridge to Nowhere & Forgotten Worlds

7 day small group North Island tour

Exciting rail and river adventures on the Forgotten World Highway & Whanganui River and the Gentle Annie Road into Hawkes Bay.

Coromandel Caper

6 day Coromandel small group tour

Coromandel’s fabulous beaches and highlights from Rapaura Watergardens to Driving Creek Railway and the Miranda Shorebird Centre.

Country Roads & Cross Hills Gardens Fair

7 day small group North Island garden tour

The North Island’s best gardens, the fun of the Cross Hills Country Fair and an overnight stay at Tongariro Lodge on the shores of Lake Taupo.

Taranaki Rhododendron Gardens

6 day small group Taranaki garden tour

See Taranaki’s best rhododendron gardens in bloom, visit Cross Hills Garden in Kimbolton and stay in Whanganui and Ohakune.

Christmas in Northland

6 day small group Northland Christmas tour

Christmas Day adventure from Mangonui to Cape Reinga, cruise on the Bay of Islands and see mighty Tane Mahuta in Waipoua forest.

Christmas in Taranaki

6 day small group Taranaki Christmas tour

See Pukekura Park’s Festival of Lights, drive the Forgotten World Highway to Whangamomona and stay on the lakeside in Taupo.

Wairarapa Wandering

7 day small group Wairarapa tour

Three nights at Brackenridge Estate, home hosted lunches in the Wairarapa and the final night on the lakeside at Taupo.

Hawke's Bay Art Deco Festival

6 day Hawke’s Bay small group tour

Iconic Hawke’s Bay experiences – the Art Deco festival, lunch at Mission Estate vineyard, the Farmers’ market and Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony.

Northland Odyssey: Cape Reinga & Bay of Islands

6 day small group Northland tour

Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest, carvings and traditional waka at Waitangi and stunning Cape Reinga and the Bay of Islands.

World of WearableArt Show

6 day small group tour to the World of WearableArt Show in Wellington

Enjoy the best of the WOW Show, 5 star luxury at the Bolton Hotel and stay on the lakeside at Taupo and Napier’s waterfront.

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