You can create your own independent vacation of New Zealand with a range of accommodation, coach, rail, ferry and independent travel packages ranging from 2 Days/1 Night to 7 Days/6 Nights, by using the below 'Mix N Match' options to suit your time in New Zealand  - a great way for the independent traveller to see New Zealand :

Auckland Accommodation & Sightseeing
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. It is bright and energetic with a great shopping, award winning restaurants, pulsing nightlife and friendly people. Close to Auckland are beautiful beaches, forests, surf and seclusion. Auckland will astound you. To match its energetic, vibrant image, cultural city, Auckland has a range of accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes.

Auckland - Bay Of Islands - Auckland
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 - Bay Of Islands - Auckland
Tour the Bay of Islands on a full-day trip from Auckland. You’ll see spectacular rural and coastal scenery en route, visit historic Waitangi, cruise from Paihia and have free time to enjoy the cafes, museums and shops of Russell, New Zealand’s early capital.