This seven-day North Island self-drive blends flexibility, culture, and comfort. Enjoy scenic drives through vineyard regions, Art Deco coastal towns, and geothermal landscapes, with boutique hotels chosen for their charm and character at each stop.
This seven-day North Island self-drive blends flexibility, culture, and comfort. Enjoy scenic drives through vineyard regions, Art Deco coastal towns, and geothermal landscapes, with boutique hotels chosen for their charm and character at each stop.
7 Day / 6 Night Tour
$1,099
72+ Booked
7 Day / 6 Night Tour
$1,099
72+ Booked
Arrive in New Zealand’s charismatic capital where rolling hills meet a sparkling harbour. Collect your rental car and check into your boutique hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace.
Overnight at a hotel in Wellington.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive over the Remutaka Ranges into Wairarapa’s vineyards, passing Martinborough and Greytown. Continue through orchards and farmland to Napier, famed for its Art Deco streets, pastel façades, and coastal charm.
Drive: 320 km / 4 hrs
Overnight in Napier.
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the National Aquarium to see penguins, stingrays, tuatara, and kiwi. Spend the afternoon tasting wines at boutique vineyards before strolling Marine Parade to watch the Pacific sunset.
Included: National Aquarium
Overnight in Napier.
Breakfast at hotel. Cross the Ahimanawa Ranges into the volcanic plateau, arriving at vast Lake Taupō. Continue toward Rotorua’s geothermal region to explore Wai-O-Tapu’s colourful hot springs, mud pools, and the Lady Knox Geyser.
Drive: 143 km / 2 hrs
Included: Wai-O-Tapu
Overnight in Taupō.
Breakfast at hotel. A short drive leads to Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools and geysers. Enjoy a guided canopy zipline through native forest with conservation commentary. Evening options include Māori culture or hot mineral spas.
Drive: 81 km / 1 hr
Included: Original Canopy Tour
Overnight in Rotorua.
Breakfast at hotel. Drive north through the Waikato region to Auckland, the City of Sails. Check into your hotel and enjoy time at leisure—wander Viaduct Harbour or browse shops along Queen Street and Britomart.
Drive: 228 km / 3 hrs
Overnight in Auckland.
Breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a final stroll along Viaduct Harbour before returning your rental car at Auckland Airport. Depart with memories of cities, vineyards, coastlines, and New Zealand’s natural landscapes.
Drive: 25 km / 30 mins
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3 days ago
This North Island Classic trip was exactly what I hoped for. The mix of vineyards, coastal towns, and geothermal stops made every day interesting. The boutique hotels gave the journey a really warm, charming feel. So easy and enjoyable.
6 days ago
I loved the flexibility on this itinerary. The drives were relaxed, the destinations were beautiful, and the accommodation choices were spot-on. The Art Deco town and the geothermal areas were my favourite parts. A brilliant seven-day escape.
1 week ago
Such a well-planned self-drive. Each region felt unique, and the hotel selections added so much comfort to the experience. The vineyard areas and coastal views made the whole route feel special. Would definitely recommend this package.
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