Auckland - Paihia (Bay of Islands) - Auckland
Jump aboard a catamaran to Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island. It's the Bay of Islands' most popular cruise! Departing Auckland, you'll head north over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and enjoy spectacular rural and coastal scenery en route to the Bay of Islands. On arrival in the Bay, you'll visit the Waitangi Treaty House and grounds and see a traditional Maori meeting house and a huge waka (war canoe). You'll then experience the Hole in the Rock from the water: a sightseeing cruise by high-speed catamaran across the waves.

Auckland - Hobbiton Movie Set - Auckland
Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed and pose for pictures in front of hobbit holes. See the party tree, Green Dragon Inn and Bilbo Baggins’ house, and learn from your guide about the making of the films. Afterward, enjoy lunch at The Shire’s Rest Café.

This is a must-do tour for any The Lord of the Rings movie lovers!

Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua - Auckland
See all the highlights of the Waitomo Caves and Rotorua in one day. You'll take a guided tour of Waitomo Caves stalactites and glowworms. At Waitomo you'll take a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers to view stalactites formed over thousands of years by the constant dripping of water. In Rotorua you visit the Agrodome for a hands-on Kiwi farming experience. You'll see sheep mustering by highly trained dogs, sheep shearing demonstrations and receive an insight into the history of dairy farm milking and onto the famous Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve to see the renowned silica terraces, bubbling mud pools and unique geothermal vegetation before returning back to Auckland.

Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Hobbiton Movie Set - Rotorua - Auckland
Immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand’s North Island on a two day non-escorted independent coach tour from Auckland.

From Rotorua’s famous geysers and the glowing Waitomo Caves to the re-creation of Middle-earth at Hobbiton, you’ll discover scenic beauty and natural wonders, ancient Maori traditions and movie-making magic on this fascinating two-day tour.

Auckland - Paihia (Bay of Islands) - Cape Reinga - Auckland
This comprehensive 3-day non-escorted independent coach tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New Zealand. With natural beauty, rocky islets and pristine beaches, the Bay of Islands is the water playground of the North Island.

Learn about Maori culture, travel to the northernmost point of New Zealand - Cape Reinga via 90 mile beach and a cruise through the famous "Hole in the Rock".

Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua - Taupo - Auckland
Discover the best attractions of the North Island on this 3-day non-escorted independent coach tour from Auckland. See thousands of tiny glowworms on an underground boat ride at Waitomo Caves, explore the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo and the amazing Huka Falls, and experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua.

Auckland - Bay of Islands - Waitomo Caves - Hobbiton - Rotorua - Auckland
Do and see it all on a five-day non-escorted independent adventure tour from Auckland that takes you to Waitangi, Rotorua, Waitomo and Middle-earth! Your journey reveals the history and natural beauty of New Zealand’s North Island on a dolphin-spotting cruise across the Bay of Islands and a drive along Ninety Mile Beach at Cape Reinga. Enjoy a magical boat ride through the glowworm grotto at Waitomo Caves, and dine at a Maori village in Rotorua. With sheep dogs, kiwi birds and Hobbit holes at Hobbiton movie set included, this five-day North Island tour highlights all the must-see sights, and provides a choice of standard or superior accommodation in Paihia and Rotorua.