Welcome to New Zealand! Your adventure begins in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) with a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm. If you arrive early, why not check out the Auckland Sky Tower, the tallest building in New Zealand. If the mood strikes, you can also jump off the Sky Tower (with a harness, of course). Maybe visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum or walk around the CBD at your own pace and pick one of the excellent spots for lunch. Tonight, you’ll head out for a welcome dinner with your group to get to know each other. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. Staying in: Hotel (1 night) Meals included: Dinner
Enchanting Northland
- 5 days, 4 nights
- Starts and ends in Auckland
- Hotel 3 star
Where you will go
3 places you sleep in over 4 nights. Select a place in the list to find it on the map.
Overview
Guided tour, small group. A driver guide travels with you the whole way, in a smaller group and a smaller vehicle than a full-size coach.
Explore sub-tropical islands and world-famous coastlines on this journey into Northland. 5 days through the North Island, starting and finishing in Auckland. Along the way: Auckland, Tutukaka, Paihia. Every night is booked and the travelling is handled, so the itinerary below is what you actually do rather than a list of things you could arrange yourself.
- 4 nights accommodation
- 2 meals included
Explore more:North Island toursGuided small groupSolo travellersAll guided toursAuckland toursBay of Islands tours
What is included, and what is not
Included in the price
- 4 nights of accommodation, hotel 3 star
- Small group travel throughout with a driver guide
- A detailed day by day itinerary with every booking reference
- Support from a New Zealand based specialist while you travel
Not included
- International flights to and from New Zealand
- Travel insurance, which we recommend arranging on the day you pay your deposit
- Meals other than the 2 meals listed in the itinerary
- Personal spending, tips and anything not listed as included
This tour runs as published on set dates. Nights before or after it, and any of the optional experiences, can be added to your quote.
Day by day
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at a local café for a dose of warm Kiwi hospitality. Then, take a scenic drive to Tutukaka, stopping at Whangarei Falls along the way. This 26 m-high waterfall is a great spot for a photo! Continue along the coastline to Matapouri Beach. With the soft sand under your feet, you can take some time to enjoy the soothing sounds of the ocean. This is a perfect spot to relax, unwind and appreciate the surroundings. Arrive in Tutukaka tonight, a coastal city known for its scenic views, world-famous beaches and coastline (rated one of the top three coastlines in the world Traveller!). Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours. Activities: Matapouri Beach - Visit Whangarei Falls - Visit Staying in: Hotel (1 night) Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, you’ll set sail on a full-day cruise to the Poor Knights Islands. As a total Marine Reserve, the islands boast 11-million-year-old volcanic origins, featuring some pretty memorable drop-offs, walls, caves, arches and tunnels both above and below the water. The rich biodiversity includes plant, animal and fish life unique to the area, so if you’re a wildlife buff this might be the highlight of your trip! Your day will be filled with sightseeing, kayaking, exploring caves, snorkelling, swimming, spotting sea mammals and learning the history of the islands. The highlight of the day is a visit to the world’s largest sea cave, Rikoriko Cave, only accessible by boat. Finish your day with a scenic drive to Paihia, where you’ll spend the night. Your travel time today will be approximately 1.5 hours. Activities: Tutukaka - Poor Knights Islands Day Cruise Staying in: Hotel (1 night) Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today is a free day in Paihia, this coastal town is known as the gateway to the popular dive sites and sandy beaches of the bay. With more than 140 sub-tropical islands dotted around the coastline, there’s plenty to see and do here! Maybe hit the water and explore the many coves and beaches or take a cruise through the natural rock archway. Explore the ocean floor on a scuba mission or maybe set sail in search of local dolphins. If you’re looking for a hit of adrenaline, why not consider going skydiving? Your leader will have the inside scoop on optional activities and the best places to refuel for lunch and dinner. Staying in: Hotel (1 night) Meals included: Breakfast
Today, you’ll discover the Bay of Islands’ important role in New Zealand’s history with a trip to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Get an insight into Māori culture and see the 35 m carved waka (a ceremonial war canoe), the biggest in the world! After lunch, say goodbye to the bay and start the scenic journey back to Auckland via Northland’s east coast, with scenic beaches passing you by. Arrive back in Auckland in the late afternoon, where your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay in New Zealand’s North Island, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time. Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours. Activities: Waitangi - Treaty Grounds Meals included: Breakfast
Good to know
Departures
Enchanting Northland runs on set dates. These are the departures still open, with what each one costs per person, two sharing.
A date not listed is not being sold. Choose one and your quote comes back against that departure, at that departure's price.
Before and after
The tour itself runs as published. Nights in Auckland before it starts or in Auckland after it ends, and any of the optional experiences, can be added to your quote.
Never travelling alone
Your whole itinerary lives in a smart travel app with live vouchers, maps and daily guidance, and your own travel specialist is reachable seven days a week while you are on the road. If plans change, we rearrange them in real time.
Who you are booking with
- Operator
- This itinerary is operated by a Qualmark Gold certified New Zealand operator. We book it for you and stay your point of contact.
- Silver Fern Travel
- Tourism New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist (Insider), IATA certified, based in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Prices
- Quoted from the operator's own booking engine and refreshed weekly. The figure on this page is the one you will be quoted.
- Paying
- A 20% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 70 days before travel. How your money is protected.
Watch: Bay of Islands on this itinerary
Asked before booking
Something not answered here? , no quote attached.
Still deciding? Worth a read: How many days do you actually need in New Zealand? · The best time to visit New Zealand, from people who live here
- Per day
- NZ$543planning included
- Travelling solo
- NZ$3,580single occupancy
No payment to enquire; a firm quote within one working day. Lowest priced travel dates, two sharing. International flights not included. A 20% deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due 70 days before travel. How your money is protected
Itineraries operated by a Qualmark Gold certified New Zealand operator. Tourism New Zealand 100% Pure Insider.
Request a quote for this trip
No payment, no obligation. A specialist replies with a firm quote within one working day.
How it works
How your money is protectedTell us about your trip
Get your firm quote
Shape it until it fits
Confirm with a 20% deposit
Everything is booked for you
Travel with us beside you
The Silver Fern Promise
You never hand over more than a small deposit
Nothing to enquire, nothing until your quote is confirmed in writing, and never more than your deposit until the balance falls due 70 days before travel. Deposits can be paid by card, which keeps your card scheme’s protections in play.
How your money is protectedA firm quote within one working day
Availability checked with our New Zealand operations team and confirmed in writing, not an automated estimate.
No booking fees, and nothing to pay to enquire
Quotes are free and carry no obligation. You pay a deposit only once the itinerary is right and you say go.
One person, before and during your trip
The same specialist plans your trip and is reachable while you are travelling, alongside in-country support seven days a week.
Insider status, Tourism New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Programme. IATA certified. Every itinerary is operated by a Qualmark Gold certified New Zealand tour operator.Questions before you enquire? Email hello@silverferntravel.com and ask. No form required.
You may also like
Leisure Time Travel: New Plymouth Festival of Lights
4 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Hamilton, in a smaller group, with a driver guide throughout. Strong on wildlife and nature.
Leisure Time Travel: Art Deco Weekend
4 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Hamilton, in a smaller group, with a driver guide throughout. Strong on food and wine.
New Zealand West Coast Adventure
7 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, in a smaller group, with a driver guide throughout. Strong on adventure.