The North Island Traverse: From Coast to Crater

This 9 day tour starts in Auckland and finishes in Auckland.

Uncover the best of the Central North Island on a trail designed for the adventurous. This journey connects the dots between New Zealand’s most iconic landscapes, traverse the world-renowned Tongariro Alpine Crossing, explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, and retreat to the golden beaches of the Coromandel. With a mix of guided adventures and the freedom of a self-drive, you’ll experience the "must-dos" alongside local secrets, staying in hand-picked comfort every step of the way.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Hotel 4 star.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private Transfer Auckland Airport to your Auckland Accommodation with Tourcorp

Included activity: Te Pā Tū Evening Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Included activity: Sky Waka Gondola Sightseeing Trip with Whakapapa

Included activity: Private Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing with Adrift

Included activity: Glow Worm Caves Tour with Discover Waitomo

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

Itinerary summary for: The North Island Traverse: From Coast to Crater

Day 1: Welcome to Auckland, Tamaki Makaurau
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 2: Pacific Coast Way, to the Coromandel Peninsula
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 3: Coromandel Wilderness: Coastal Trails & Native Forests
Accommodation: Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort

Day 4: The Road to the Geothermal Heart, Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 5: Spend the day exploring Rotorua
Accommodation: Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Day 6: Toward the Volcanoes
Accommodation: The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Day 7: The Great Trek: Guided Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Accommodation: The Park Hotel Ruapehu

Day 8: Waitomo Caves & The Return to Auckland
Accommodation: SkyCity Hotel Auckland

Day 9: Auckland Farewell