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North Island Family Road Trip Adventure

Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Waiheke Island & Auckland

Best time to travel
Sep – May
Ideal length
13 nights
Perfect for
Families
From (incl flights)
€3,749 pp (2 adults, 2 children)

At a glance

  • International flights from Dublin to Wellington and home from Auckland.
  • Meet & greet on arrival, private airport transfers, ferry transfer and 9 days' pre-arranged car rental in a Toyota Prado, or similar.
  • 13 nights’ accommodation with our partner properties in Wellington, Taupo, Rotorua, Waiheke Island and Auckland.
  • Experience the best of New Zealand’s adventure sports with an adventure river safari along the Waikato River and Zorbing in Rotorua.
  • Escape the real world and journey to Middle-earth with a tour of the set of Hobbiton, as seen in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.
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Introduction

Journey through the landscapes of New Zealand’s North Island where magnificent beaches, sprawling farmlands and geothermal wonders blend into a stunning collage. Hidden amongst the scenery are incredible family adventures. From the hillside dwellings of Hobbits to the fascinating formations of Orakei Korako, North Island entices with unique experiences. Equipped with your rental car, venture across North Island, spending days at pristine beaches, adventuring in the countryside and exploring lively cities.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Wellington.

You will be greeted on arrival by an OROKO representative and privately transferred to your luxury hotel in the city centre for a two night stay. Explore the city’s Victorian museums, theatres and galleries, and experience the powerful breeze of the world’s windiest city.

Journey to the shores of Lake Taupo.

Collect your rental car and drive to Taupo for a three night stay. Enjoy a thermal safari thrill ride along the Waikato River, jetting past the abundant birdlife, pine forests and steaming volcanic riverbanks. Arrive at Orakei Korako, a geothermal area of boiling mud, geysers and silica terraces.

Lake Taupo
Enjoy family adventures in Rotorua.

Spend two nights on the shores of Lake Rotorua. Tumble down zigzagging hill trails on an exhilarating Zorb experience and explore the tiny hillside homes of Tolkien’s beloved characters on a Hobbiton movie set tour.

Hobbiton
Ride the ferry to Waiheke Island.

Enjoy a four night stay here, lounging on white beaches as the emerald waters of the Hauraki Gulf ripple against the shore. When you’ve had enough of lazing in the sun, explore the island’s quirky galleries, boutique wineries, swanky restaurants and cosy craft stores.

Waiheke Island
Your last stop is cosmopolitan Auckland.

Drop off your rental car and settle into your luxury hotel for a two night stay. The city is home to a myriad of museum exhibitions from Maori culture to sea monsters. Auckland’s parks are constantly hosting colourful festivals packed with food vendors and live music.

Auckland
Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

Family owned and in the heart of Wellington, Bolton Hotel is a sanctuary amongst the energy and excitement of the capital.

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Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilton Lake Taupo

Enjoy breathtaking views of its namesake lake and the surrounding scenery from the comfort of the Hilton Lake Taupo.

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Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Perfectly poised on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel is ideally situated to enjoy the beauty of New Zealand.

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delamore lodge

Delamore Lodge

Sitting on Auckland’s Waiheke Island, Delamore Lodge is the jewel of the stunning Hauraki Gulf.

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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour combines the spirit of the Viaduct Harbour with French Art de Vivre.

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What people are saying

We recently travelled to Paros, Naxos and Mykonos for our honeymoon and OROKO seemed like a perfect fit for what we were looking for. Everything from the planning stages all the way to the actual trip was executed perfectly. The OROKO team were extremely friendly, and their advice and expertise helped us create and plan the most unforgettable honeymoon!

James & Sam – Honeymoon, July 2019

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