10 Days | Where inspiring scenery and Maori culture intertwine
![Beaches in Coromandel, North Island, New Zealand](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt1a4e51b6ab3f5a07/63c973e606eff70d380861db/New_Zealand_Northern_Trail_Coromandel-Beaches_1100x735.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
![Glowworms of Waitomo Caves, North Island, New Zealand](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blta33c3fd864e4dabd/63c973ea182d990c315461c9/New_Zealand_Northern_Trail_Glowworms_1100x735.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
![Kayaking in Raglan, North Island, New Zealand](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt78b7234131d17a22/63c973eedbf31318c9cd5c67/New_Zealand_Northern_Trail_Raglan_1100x735.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
![Thermal Pools of Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt885b127bb01d2942/63c973f396ddb463b98d7f5a/New_Zealand_Northern_Trail_Rotorua_1100x735.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
![Emerald Pools along Tongariro Crossing, North Island, New Zealand](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt49b0cd2c532c97d6/63c973f8359fb06627e2252e/New_Zealand_Northern_Trail_Tongariro-Crossing_1100x735.jpg?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The legendary landscapes and natural bounty of New Zealand’s North Island are simply unbeatable, and there’s so much more to the region than just showstopping scenery. This 10-day adventure takes you from the bright lights of Auckland to creative and contemporary Wellington. Along the way, your local leader will introduce you to the beaches and forests of the Coromandel Peninsula, the under-the-radar town of Raglan, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and otherworldly landscapes of Tongariro National Park. Add a hangi dinner with a Maori community, kiwi spotting and fish and chips and you’re in for a classic Kiwi adventure.
Trip overview
![Map of New Zealand Northern Trail (Southbound) including New Zealand](/v3/assets/blt0de87ff52d9c34a8/blt102e236ede3b62d5/6337bc72e26efc4ba02f1857/PHKN_PHKO_2021.gif?branch=prd&width=75&quality=35&blur=1&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
- Start
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Finish
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- New Zealand
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Comfort
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 6 - Max 16
- Trip code
- PHKN
- Swap Auckland’s big city vibes for the natural beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula, including a visit to Hot Water Beach, where all you need is a spade to create your own natural hot tub.
- Chill out or hang ten in Raglan, a laidback town and surfing hotspot. Hop aboard a boat cruise around Raglan to watch the sunset and tuck into a classic Kiwi fish and chips dinner.
- Discover the diversity of Rotorua, from unbelievable geothermal activity to rich Maori culture. Visit a Maori village for a hangi dinner and traditional haka performance.
- Admire the out of this world landscapes of Tongariro National Park, from emerald green lakes to soaring volcanic peaks. If you’re up for the challenge, tackle the famous Tongariro Crossing.
- Get to know New Zealand’s creative and cosmopolitan capital, Wellington. Your local leader will show you the best of the city, including the Weta Workshop of Lord of the Rings fame.
- This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
Itinerary
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Private Vehicle
Hotel/Motel (9 nights)
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove
- Coromandel Peninsula - Hot Water Beach
- Raglan - Fish & Chips Dinner
- Raglan - Sunset Boat Cruise
- Waitomo - Ruakuri Bush Walk
- Rotorua - Redwood Forest Canopy Walk
- Rotorua - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
- Rotorua - Pohutu Geyser
- Rotorua - Hangi Dinner & Haka Dance
- Taupo - Huka Falls
- Wellington - Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Coromandel Peninsula - Cathedral Cove Kayaking - NZD175
- Raglan - Kayaking Tour - NZD89
- Waitomo - Glowworm Cave Tour - NZD75
- Rotorua - Skyline Gondola Rotorua - NZD40
- Rotorua - Mount Tarawera Crater Hike - NZD195
- Rotorua - Forest Ziplining - from - NZD179
- Rotorua - Whitewater Rafting - NZD129
- Rotorua - ZORB - from - NZD40
- Taupo - Skydiving - NZD279
- Tongariro National Park - Tongariro Crossing (Unguided, Transport to/from Trail Head only) - from - NZD399
- Wellington - Kapiti Island Eco Experience - NZD499
- Wellington - Te Papa Museum Tour - NZD20
- Wellington - Weta Workshop Cave Tour - NZD55
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 56 days out from departure (prior to full payment due). We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided.
3. This trip is operated and run by Haka Tours, an Intrepid Company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Haka customers and Intrepid customers. Intrepid works closely with Haka Tours to ensure that all of our customers enjoy their time in New Zealand.
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