New Zealand: Guided 17-Day North Island Tour with Camping

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Experience the North Island's cultural wonders on this 17 day guided camping tour through Rotorua, 'Hobbiton', Mt Maunganui, the Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, & 'Tane Mahuta'.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a drink in the Green Dragon pub in Hobbiton
  • Relax in a natural thermal pool on Hot Water Beach
  • Explore the beautiful Bay of Islands from historic Russell
  • Look for wild kiwis in a native forest full of enormous kauri trees
  • Witness two oceans crashing together & sandboard down giant dunes at Cape Reinga

Description

This immersive 17 day guided small group camping tour starts in the fascinating geothermal and cultural region of Rotorua. After enjoying a night in this town that is famous for Maori haka, singing, dancing and feasting, we drive a short distance to the delightful Hobbiton movie set and join a tour of this enchanting little 'village'. Regardless of whether you are a Lord Of The Rings fan or not, this experience will no doubt be one of the highlights of the trip. Later, we pitch our ZigZag tents right next to the beach in the surfing mecca of Mount Maunganui for two nights, before weaving our way up through the stunning forests, soaring mountains and pristine bays of the Coromandel Peninsula. Crossing over into the 'winterless' Northland district, we spend time at gorgeous Mangawhai Heads and in the spectacular Bay of Islands, before venturing up into New Zealand's 'Far North' region for more pristine beaches, a 'desert' with some enormous sand dunes, and an iconic lighthouse where two oceans crash together. Wrapping up our adventure, we head back down to Auckland, but not before visiting the largest, oldest tree in the country, the majestic 'Tane Mahuta', and spending an evening looking for wild Kiwi birds in amongst a mighty kauri forest.

Includes

Two experienced driver/guides Over 1500km's of scenic touring in our customised Mercedes Sprinter van with individual leather seats, air conditioning and USB charging Maximum group size - 10 Your own 'easy to erect' large canvas tent, camping bed and chair 16 x breakfasts, and 15 x dinners supplied via our onboard trailer kitchen Tea, coffee and hot chocolate supplied Entry and tour of The Hobbiton Movie Set inc. a drink in the Green Dragon Inn Driving Creek Railway Mountain Train Ride Day trip to Cape Reinga A visit to KeriKeri Stone Store and Kemp House A visit to Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua Kauri Forest Farewell lunch in Matakana

Important Information

  • Bring layers for changing weather (check our website under 'Planning and Packing' for a suggested kit list) Be prepared for moderate physical activity View the 'Terms of Trade' on our website View our 'FAQ's' on our website Tour will proceed with minimum of six (6) passengers

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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