Auckland to Wellington Tours
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10 best Auckland to Wellington tour packages
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- Best of New Zealand: Mountain Biking & Black-Sand Beaches
- Delve Deep: New Zealand North Island (11 destinations)
- Highlights in New Zealand North Island Escorted Coach Tour
- North Island Explorer - 11 days
- 5 Day North Island Highlights Self Drive Tour
- 10 Day 'Hihi' National Adventure Tour - From 29Sep25
- 7-Day Northern Crossing Small Group Tour
- Northern Spotlight (2026/2027)
- Signature | Flavourful North
- Ultimate North Island - All-Inclusive Adventure - 8 Days
Best of New Zealand: Mountain Biking & Black-Sand Beaches
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a awesome tour. You can see a lot of different things.”
Tobias, traveled in August
The route spans from Auckland's city lights to Wellington's cultural scene, featuring kayaking in Raglan, Rotorua's geothermal wonders, Lake Taupo's waters, and culminating at Te Papa Museum in Wellington.
Duration 21 days Destinations Auckland, Raglan, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator G Adventures From $5,479
25% Off- NZ$4,109You save $1,370
Delve Deep: New Zealand North Island (11 destinations)
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Taimi had all the answers to every question we had and just such an extensive knowledge of everything.”
angiehumphrys@y7mail.com, traveled in June
Auckland's volcanic cityscape opens to Bay of Islands, Waitomo Caves, and Rotorua's geothermal parks, ending in Wellington. The route includes Whangārei Falls, Lake Taupō, and Mt Victoria, featuring stops at Matakana Village and Ōtorohanga's Kiwi sanctuary.
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Whangarei, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator Topdeck From $3,499
15% Off- NZ$2,974You save $525
Highlights in New Zealand North Island Escorted Coach Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Hotels could have been better. Tour guide, driver and sights weee excellent.”
Larry, traveled in January
Holiday Inn Express Auckland welcomes visitors to Auckland War Memorial Museum before heading north. The path leads through Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Rotorua's geothermal wonders, concluding at Travelodge Wellington with visits to Parliament Buildings and Te Papa museum.
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Agate Travel From
15% Off- NZ$6,765
Auckland's harbor opens to Russell and Bay of Islands before circling back through Coromandel Peninsula. The journey continues to Rotorua's geothermal wonders, Napier's wine country, before reaching Wellington's vibrant capital.
Duration 11 days Destinations Auckland, Russell, Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington Age Range Ages 18+ Operator On The Go Tours From $9,495
5% Off- NZ$9,020You save $475
5 Day North Island Highlights Self Drive Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The New Zealand tour comp did a fine job booking hotels, car rental and activities. Their app was great.”
David, traveled in January
This 758 km route from Auckland's harbor flows through Rotorua's geothermal wonders and Napier's vineyards to Wellington's cultural hub. Highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, Huka Falls, and art deco architecture across the North Island.
Duration 5 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Masterton, Wellington Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Discover New Zealand From
5% Off- NZ$2,005
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Hahei, Rotorua, Lake Aniwhenua, Tongariro National Park, Wellington Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Stray Travel From
5% Off- NZ$3,495
7-Day Northern Crossing Small Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The group was warm and inclusive, and we enjoyed the rest of the activities very much.”
Katie, traveled in October
Auckland's Viaduct Harbour marks the start of a route through Waitomo's Ruakuri Cave, Hobbiton Movie Set, and Rotorua's geothermal wonders. River Valley Lodge provides accommodation before Lake Taupo sailing and Mount Victoria's panoramic Wellington views.
Duration 7 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington Age Range Ages 18-45 Operator Kiwi Experience From
5% Off- NZ$2,169
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $4,715
11% Off- NZ$4,190You save $525
Duration 9 days Destinations Auckland, Waiheke Island, Hamilton, Tongariro National Park, Taumarunui, Wellington Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
11% Off- NZ$6,999
The path leads from Auckland's Sky Tower through Rotorua's geothermal wonders, Lake Taupo's pumice shores, and Tongariro National Park's volcanic landscapes. The final stop is Wellington's vibrant harbor, with notable visits to Whirinaki Forest, Huka Falls, and Emerald Lakes.
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Hiking New Zealand From
11% Off- NZ$3,950
What people love about Auckland to Wellington Tours
- Best of New Zealand: Mountain Biking & Black-Sand Beaches
The tour is a once in a life time opportunity, packed with plenty of amazing activities. My CEO, Jemma made all the difference, not only being a great guide she went above and beyond for everyone on my bus.
- Highlights in New Zealand North Island Escorted Coach Tour
Except for Cordis, Hotels could have been better. Tour guide, driver and sights weee excellent
- Delve Deep: New Zealand North Island (11 destinations)
Awesome experience, gave us a good taste of the north island. Definitely recommend taking the 'Rock the Boat' optional and doing the night kayaking. Our trip leader was Lauren, she works over in Australia and was filling in for a few weeks, so she didn't know absolutely everything but she knew enough and what she didn't know our bus driver Prickles knew (Actually he knew everything). We made some awesome friends and I definitely recommend this as a great way to get to see New Zealand. The Tour does pick up/drop people off at different points in time so make sure you ask those who are there how long they're staying on for. Some of our friends continued on and were doing the Grand Kiwi, and from what I've seen and heard - it's an awesome way to travel NZ. After our tour we headed down to Queenstown on our own for a week, while we were there the Top Deck tour we were on came into Queenstown so we got to see some of our friends again. By that time they had gotten a new trip leader who was a local - Lance, who knew all the bar managers at different places often getting us cheaper drinks. Its awesome to travel with a trip leader that know the route because they often tell you the locals places to go and can get you good deals. Or in our case... Lauren convinced the manager of the Skotel to somehow get some more vodka because we kind of drank it all.
What our customers ask about Auckland to Wellington Tours
What would be an example itinerary between Auckland and Wellington?
A practical 7-day route from Auckland to Wellington covers New Zealand's key North Island destinations. The journey starts in Auckland before moving to Rotorua for two nights at Distinction Rotorua where travelers can explore geothermal sites and Maori traditions. The route continues to Lake Taupo for water activities then to Tongariro National Park with a stay at Powderhorn Chateau. The trip ends in Wellington where guests often stay at Naumi Wellington. Key stops include the Hobbiton Movie Set traditional hangi feasts and glowworm cave explorations. A recent TourRadar traveler shared: "The adventures immersion of Maori culture and friendships formed were all more than I could've asked for."
What meals are typically included in Auckland to Wellington tours?
Tour packages usually cover daily breakfast and select dinners with special focus on cultural meals like the Maori hangi dinner in Rotorua. AAT Kings tours provide 7 breakfasts and 1 feature dinner while G Adventures includes 6 breakfasts and 1 dinner in their package. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The included hangi dinner was a fantastic cultural experience with amazing food."
What are the most popular activities included in Auckland to Wellington tours?
Standard tour packages cover visits to the Hobbiton Movie Set traditional Maori hangi dinners Te Puia geothermal valley Huka Falls and guided tours of Auckland and Wellington. Extra activities available for booking include bungy jumping in Taupo white water rafting in Rotorua and tours of the Weta Workshop in Wellington. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The Te Puia geothermal experience and cultural show in Rotorua was definitely a highlight of the trip."
What type of accommodation can I expect on these tours?
Tours typically use a mix of 3-4 star properties ranging from established hotel chains to local motels and hostels. Common options include the Holiday Inn Express in Auckland and Ibis in Rotorua. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The accommodation ranged from comfortable hotels to basic hostels with the Copthorne Resort in Bay of Islands being particularly nice."
How much driving time should I expect between destinations?
The full route from Auckland to Wellington covers 650km/400 miles with daily drives split into manageable 2-4 hour segments. The Auckland to Rotorua stretch takes about 3 hours while the Rotorua to Taupo portion runs roughly 1.5 hours. TourRadar travelers note: "The drives were scenic and comfortable with regular breaks at interesting locations."
What's the average price range for an Auckland to Wellington tour?
Tour costs range from USD 1300-4500 based on duration and what's included. Budget-conscious travelers can book G Adventures' 7-day tour starting at USD 1299. More detailed experiences like AAT Kings' Northern Spotlight tour cost around USD 3275. These prices typically cover lodging transport select meals and main activities.