Experience a 10-day chauffeur-driven journey through the North Island, blending comfort and culture. Explore Auckland with a Waiheke wine option, discover Rotorua’s geothermal and Māori heritage, visit Hawke’s Bay and Wellington, then return via Taranaki, Waitomo, and Hamilton.
10 Day / 9 Night Tour
$2,419
81+ Booked
10 Day / 9 Night Tour
$2,419
81+ Booked
Arrive in Auckland where your private chauffeur greets you, assists with luggage, and drives you to your hotel. Explore at your pace—walk Viaduct Harbour, browse Britomart, or visit a nearby viewpoint for skyline views. Enjoy a relaxed first evening.
Overnight in Auckland.
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a free day or add an optional Waiheke wine experience. Your chauffeur transfers you to the ferry for a short cruise to vineyards, olive groves, and boutique wineries, with tastings and a hosted vineyard lunch. Return by ferry for a relaxed evening in Auckland.
Drive: 5 km / 15 mins
Overnight in Auckland.
Breakfast at hotel. Travel south through Waikato’s farmland with optional stops in Tirau or Hamilton Gardens. Arrive in Rotorua, known for geothermal activity and Māori culture. In the evening, consider the Te Puia cultural experience with haka, storytelling, hāngi dinner, and night-time Pōhutu Geyser viewing.
Drive: 228 km / 3 hrs
Overnight in Rotorua.
Breakfast at hotel. Join an optional Mountain Jade guided tour to see pounamu carving and learn its cultural meaning. Later, choose a thermal spa journey at Wai Ariki Hot Springs, inspired by Ngāti Whakaue healing traditions. Your chauffeur provides transfers throughout the day.
Minimal city driving
Overnight in Rotorua.
Breakfast at hotel. Optional morning helicopter flight over volcanic landscapes with a crater landing on Mt Tarawera. Travel via Taupō with a stop at Huka Falls before crossing the Ahimanawa Ranges into Hawke’s Bay. Arrive in Napier, known for Art Deco charm and coastal scenery.
Drive: 222 km / 3.5 hrs
Overnight in Napier.
Breakfast at hotel. Spend the day exploring Hawke’s Bay. Choose an Art Deco walking tour, a Wine & Dine tour with vineyard lunch, a Cape Kidnappers gannet trip, or a relaxed day along Marine Parade. Your chauffeur handles all transfers.
Minimal regional driving
Overnight in Napier.
Breakfast at hotel. Travel south through farmland into the Wairarapa wine region with stops in Greytown or Martinborough. Cross the Remutaka Ranges into Wellington. Consider an optional Guided Electric Bays Cycle Tour for coastal views and harbour scenery.
Drive: 320 km / 4 hrs
Overnight in Wellington.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive north along the Kapiti Coast into Taranaki, with Mt Taranaki appearing as you near New Plymouth. Explore the Coastal Walkway, Pukekura Park, and the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre for a blend of art, coast, and volcanic landscapes.
Drive: 352 km / 4.5 hrs
Overnight in New Plymouth.
Breakfast at hotel. Head inland to Waitomo for an optional Down to Earth eco-guided cave tour featuring glowworms and limestone formations. Continue to Hamilton for a relaxing evening along the Waikato River before your final travel day.
Drive: 286 km / 4 hrs
Overnight in Hamilton.
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a relaxed morning and optional visit to Hamilton Gardens before driving back to Auckland. Your chauffeur drops you at the airport for your onward flight, concluding a journey of vineyards, geothermal wonders, coastal walks, and creative cities.
Drive: 125 km / 2 hrs
Guests may request to upgrade to 5 Star hotels. Upgrades are subject to availability and additional costs.
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Our chauffeur-driven tour was the ultimate way to experience New Zealand! The comfort and luxury of a private vehicle made our trip so relaxing, and our driver was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing insights about each location we visited.
As first-time visitors to New Zealand, we wanted everything taken care of. The coach tour was amazing – comfortable, well-paced, and filled with breathtaking stops. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the whole experience fun and easy
Our chauffeur-driven tour was absolute perfection. From private wine tastings in Marlborough to a helicopter ride over Milford Sound, every detail was handled with care. It felt so personalized and special – worth every penny!
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