North Island Self Drive Road Trip Auckland to Wellington

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9 Day Self Drive | Auckland to Wellington

Discover the best of the North Island on this easy to follow self drive, with a co-pilot kit to guide you along the way. Highlights include the Coromandel Peninsula, the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua and wine tasting in Napier and Martinborough.

Standard Accommodation: From £821 per person based on twin share

Superior Accommodation: From £1,037 per person based on twin share

Prices are per person and include eight nights twin share accommodation, an information pack, Tamaki Maori Evening and are based on a Group B car hire

Based on twin share

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Itinerary

DAY 1: AUCKLAND – COROMANDEL PENINSULA

Head south following the Seabird Coast, before arriving in Thames. Explore the dramatic coast before a stay in Pauanui or Whitianga.

DAY 2: COROMANDEL PENINSULA

Enjoy the day at your leisure visiting the area’s attractions, such as Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove. One option is to take a guided Nature & Coastal tour, which includes walks through Kauri forests.

DAY 3: COROMANDEL (VIA TAURANGA) – ROTORUA

In the Bay of Plenty there is chance to see, or even swim with dolphins. The evening is spent in Rotorua, where you will enjoy a traditional Maori concert and Hangi meal.

DAY 4: ROTORUA – LAKE TAUPO

Spend the morning in Rotorua before travelling to Lake Taupo. Stop at Orakei Korako thermal area, before continuing on to Taupo.

DAY 5: LAKE TAUPO - NAPIER

Depart Taupo and head for the Hawke’s Bay region, famous for its wine, food and scenery.

DAY 6: NAPIER

Today is free to enjoy this Art Deco and wine region – why not sample the delights of the region on the Twilight Odyssey tour?

DAY 7: NAPIER – MARTINBOROUGH

Head south and onwards to Martinborough, well known for its vineyards. Spend the afternoon on a wine trail, either by foot or bicycle.

DAY 8: MARTINBOROUGH – WELLINGTON

Drive over the beautiful Rimutaka Hills to Wellington, the nation’s capital - don’t miss Te Papa, the interactive Museum of New Zealand.

Accommodation

Standard Accommodation: Coromandel Peninsula - Pauanui Pines (One Bedroom Unit); Rotorua - Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua (Superior Room); Taupo - Beechtree Suites (Queen Studio); Napier - Bella Vista (Standard Studio); Martinborough - The Martinborough Hotel (Garden Suite); Wellington - Travelodge Hotel (Guest Room).

Superior Accommodation: Coromandel Peninsula - Grand Mercure Puka Park (Tawa Treehut); Rotorua - Novotel Rotorua Lakeside (Superior Lakeview Room); Taupo - Millennium Hotel and Resort (Superior Lakeview); Napier - The Crown Hotel (One Bedroom Suite); Martinborough - Peppers Parehua Estate (Winemaker Cottage); Wellington - Grand Chancellor James Cook Hotel (Lambton Room).

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Add ons

Tamaki Tours - Hangi and Concert

Enjoy a night of truly authentic, traditional Maori entertainment, where you’ll be introduced to a world of ancient Maori culture and proud...

Martinborough Gourmet Wine Tour

Step onboard a 60 minute train journey from Wellington to the world-class wine region of Wairarapa. Lunch is included at one of the...

Essential information

Please Note: Itinerary valid from 1st April 2018 and may alter prior to this. Prices are per person and include eight nights twin share accommodation, an information pack and are based on a Group B car hire. Accommodation, board basis and prices are subject to change with availability. Minimum nights and surcharges apply on some properties on certain dates. Driving times and distances are approximate. (TU1)

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