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Auckland to Auckland Self Drive Tours

New Zealand’s biggest city and main gateway, Auckland is ideal for Auckland self drive tours, as it is close to the main North Island attractions. The sub tropical Bay of Islands to the north is popular for its beaches, water activities, Maori culture and history. A short drive south of Auckland are Waitomo with its network of caves, sinkholes and undergound rivers; geothermal attractions of Rotorua and Taupo; as well as the beautiful bays and beaches of the Coromandel Peninsula. For Lord of the Rings fans, a visit to Hobbiton is a highlight. The drive around Lake Taupo to Tongariro National Park is spectacular.

From Rotorua or the Coromandel drive east to the Bay of Plenty and take a tour out to White Island, New Zealand’s only active volcano. On the East Coast discover Gisborne with its superb food, wine and surf beaches. With long sunny days it is always summer in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand’s largest wine growing region. Jump on a bike and explore the cycle trails, taste the food and wine, or visit a Gannet sanctuary on a 4WD trip.

Sitting at the bottom of the North Island is Wellington New Zealand’s capital. Wander down Cuba street with its many artists, shops, cafes and restaurants; visit Weta Caves on a Lord of the Rings Tour; browse the exhibits in Te Papa, New Zealand’s National Museum;  take a cable car ride to the botanic gardens; or visit Zealandia and Karori Wildlife Park, an eco-sanctuary in the heart of Wellington.

Over on the west coast the drive north to the historic city of Whanganui (also spelt as Wanganui). Take a paddle steamer cruise on Whanganui River, or visit the Bridge to Nowhere. Driving further north the scenery is dominated by stunning Mount Taranaki. Whilst there stop at New Plymouth and take a stroll in some of the magnificent parks and gardens. During spring they are a riot of colour and renowned world-wide for their rhododendrons.

Amendments

Our Auckland self-drive itineraries are fully flexible, so they can be amended or combined with other itineraries. So if you have any changes or special requests, just put a note in the booking/enquiry form.

Airfares

International flights can be included from Australia for all Australian residents.

11 Day North Island Highlights Self Drive
11 Day North Island Highlights Self Drive
North Island
NZ$3,174.00
Auckland - Rotorua - Napier - Martinborough - Wellington - Auckland ...
12 Day Lord Of The Rings North Island Motorhome Adventure
12 Day Lord Of The Rings North Island Motorhome Adventure
North Island
AU$2,164.00
Auckland - Hamilton - Rotorua - Taupo - Wellington - Taranaki - Waitomo - Raglan - Auckland ...
12 Day Northern Explorer Family Adventure Self Drive
12 Day Northern Explorer Family Adventure Self Drive
North Island
NZ$3,530.00
Auckland -  Bay of Islands - Matakana Coast - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Rotorua - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Auckland ...
15 Day Northern Motorhome Self Drive Adventure
15 Day Northern Motorhome Self Drive Adventure
North Island
AU$2,169.00 to AU$3,568.00 per person
Auckland - Whangarei - Matai Bay - Cape Reinga - Waipoua Forest - Piha - Whangapoua & New Chums Beach - Hot Water Beach & Cathedral Cove...
16 day Northern Motorhome Self Drive
16 day Northern Motorhome Self Drive
North Island
NZ$3,496.00 to NZ$4,120.00 per person
Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland - Rotorua - Napier - Wellington - Tongariro National Park - Hamilton ...
21 Day Ultimate North Island Explorer Self Drive
21 Day Ultimate North Island Explorer Self Drive
North Island
NZ$5,265.00
Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland North - Coromandel Peninsula (Whitianga and Tairua) - Rotorua - Napier - Martinborough -&nbs...
21 Day Ultimate North Island Self Drive
21 Day Ultimate North Island Self Drive
North Island
NZ$7,601.00
Auckland - Bay of Islands - Matakana Coast - Coromandel Peninsula - Rotorua - Hawkes Bay - Martinborough - Wellington - Tongariro National Park - Wai...
4 Day Waikato Explorer Self Drive
4 Day Waikato Explorer Self Drive
North Island
AU$1,313.00
Auckland - Hamilton - Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Auckland ...
5 Day Treasures of the North Self Drive
5 Day Treasures of the North Self Drive
North Island
NZ$1,199.00
Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland North Coast - Auckland  ...
6 Day Coromandel Coast Self Drive
6 Day Coromandel Coast Self Drive
North Island
AU$1,741.00
Auckland - Tauranga - Whitianga - Thames - Auckland ...
7 Day Boutique Northland Self Drive
7 Day Boutique Northland Self Drive
North Island
NZ$2,974.00
Auckland - Bay of Islands - Northland - Auckland North Coast - Auckland ...
7 Day Central Highlights Self Drive
7 Day Central Highlights Self Drive
North Island
NZ$2,043.00
 Auckland - Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Waitomo - Auckland ...
7 Day Central North Island Explorer Self Drive
7 Day Central North Island Explorer Self Drive
North Island
NZ$3,034.00
Auckland - Coromandel Peninsula - Rotorua - Taupo - Auckland ...
7 Day Family Fun North Island Self Drive
7 Day Family Fun North Island Self Drive
North Island
NZ$2,133.00
Auckland -  Coromandel Peninsula - Rotorua - Taupo - Auckland ...
8 Day Northern Family Fun Break Self Drive
8 Day Northern Family Fun Break Self Drive
North Island
NZ$2,133.00
Auckland - Bay of Islands - Auckland North Shore - Rotorua - Auckland ...
8 Day Northern Highlights Self Drive
8 Day Northern Highlights Self Drive
North Island
NZ$2,471.00
Auckland - Bay of Islands - North Auckland - Rotorua - Auckland ...
8 Day Thermal Explorer Self Drive
8 Day Thermal Explorer Self Drive
North Island
AU$1,559.00 to AU$1,772.00 per person
Auckland - Rotorua - Taupo - National Park - Hamilton - Auckland ...
8 Day Volcanic Centre Self Drive
8 Day Volcanic Centre Self Drive
North Island
NZ$3,622.00
Auckland - Rotorua - Taupo - Tongariro National Park - Waitomo - Auckland ...
9 Day Central Highlights Walking Tour Self Drive
9 Day Central Highlights Walking Tour Self Drive
North Island
NZ$4,124.00
Auckland - Coromandel Peninsula - Rotorua - Tongariro National Park - Auckland ...
9 Day North Island Highlights Self Drive with Northern Explorer Train
9 Day North Island Highlights Self Drive with Northern Explorer Train
North Island
NZ$3,079.00
Auckland - Rotorua - Napier - Wellington - Auckland ...