Experience New Zealand your way with a fully customised, private itinerary. Every tour is guided by a dedicated local expert and designed just for you. We specialise in exclusive journeys that create genuine connections with New Zealand’s people and landscapes—unforgettable moments you won’t find anywhere else.
Day 1 | Welcome to Auckland
- Personal airport meet-and-greet and private transfer.
- Explore Auckland with a guided city walking tour.
- Discover hidden laneways, local stories, art, and vibrant food precincts.
- Optional: Cruise to and walk Tiritiri Matangi Island, a predator-free open wildlife sanctuary ideal for bird watching.
Day 2 | Coromandel Peninsula
- Journey to the stunning Coromandel region, famous for its stunning golden-sand beaches, lush native forests, and rich gold-mining and timber history
- Explore Cathedral Cove and the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve.
- Enjoy a guided sea kayaking adventure along dramatic volcanic coastlines.
- Discover secluded beaches, sea caves, and abundant marine life.
Day 3 | Coromandel Exploration
- Explore the Coromandel's native forests and coastal trails.
- Walk sections of the spectacular Coromandel Coastal Walkway and panoramic ocean views.
- Discover ancient kauri forests, ancient, massive kauri trees, which can live for over 2,000 years and grow up to 50 meters tall.
Day 4 | Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Travel to the Waikato region, known for rolling green hills and dairy farming.
- Experience a private Waitomo glowworm cave adventure.
- Explore underground rivers, limestone formations, and untouched cave systems.
- Optional: Experience a magical evening paddling the Pokaiwhenua Stream through a moss-covered, ancient volcanic canyon, where thousands of native glowworms light up the water's edge.
Day 5 | Rotorua & Volcanos
- Journey to Rotorua, New Zealand's geothermal and cultural heart. Discover Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the world's youngest geothermal valley.
- Explore Lake Tarawera and its unique geothermal landscapes.
- Optional: Visit Hot Water Beach, Te Rātā Bay, and Tarawera Falls. This stunning 65-meter-tall waterfall is where the Tarawera River emerges from ancient volcanic caves.
- Learn about the region's rich Māori and natural history.
Day 6 | Rotorua Adventures
- Step into the ancient, spiritual heart of Aotearoa with Whirinaki Forest Footsteps — a Māori-owned, guided forest tour.
- Optional: Explore Rotorua's famous Redwoods Forest and mountain bike trails.
- Optional: Visit Te Puia for geysers, mud pools, kiwi birds, and Māori arts. Enjoy a traditional hāngī dinner and cultural performance.
Day 7 | Lake Taupō
- Visit the spectacular Huka Falls, known for its crystal-clear, bright blue water.
- Explore stunning wetlands, secluded beaches perfect for a swim, and sweeping views of Lake Taupō on a lakeside hike on a section of the Great Lake Trail near Taupō.
- Return with a cruise across Lake Taupō and enjoy stunning lakeside scenery.
Day 8 | Tongariro National Park
- Explore the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Tongariro National Park.
- Choose from a range of walks, trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts.
- including the Tongariro Alpine Crossing or Taranaki Falls Track.
- Discover lava fields, alpine scenery, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes.
Day 9 | Return to Auckland
- Visit the crystal-clear Blue Springs at Putāruru.
- Explore Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, New Zealand's largest ecological sanctuary.
- Walk through an ancient native forest filled with rare and endangered wildlife.
- Continue to Auckland for your onward journey.
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