NEW ZEALAND · NORTH ISLAND TOURS
The good north island tours go early and the great ones go earlier. Here are 8 to lock in before you land, what is included and how they differ.
Tour Hobbiton from Shire’s Rest, see detailed Hobbit Holes, visit the Green Dragon Inn, and enjoy a complimentary Southfarthing drink.
“The walk is out in the open so make sure you are prepared. There is umbrellas provided for the sun & rain.”
Review of Gannet Safaris Overland to Cape Kidnappers, with close-up birds, farm scenery, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.
“Excellent trip, drive through the reserve to the Gannets was incredible great scenery and great commentary for the duration. Guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions.”
Paddle to Cathedral Cove through sea caves and marine life, then enjoy cappuccino, hot chocolate, and cookies on the beach.
“This experience was fantastic! Georgia was an excellent guide who showed us all around the area and also exercised good judgment. When my teens were struggling a bit towards the end, she tied their kayak to hers and toed them in. There were many people who signed up for this excursion, but the kayak company divided us into a small group which was nice. It was lovely going for a swim at Cathedral Cove and Georgia even made us hot drinks on the beach! Would definitely recommend!”
Raft Grade 5 rapids on New Zealand’s Wairoa River, tackle waterfalls, swim, and cliff jump with expert guides near Tauranga.
“This was so much fun. Jasper, our guide, explained everything brilliantly and made us feel really safe.”
Review of Hahei’s one-hour Cathedral Cove boat tour, with caves, marine reserve scenery, local stories, practical tips, price, and booking advice.
“Absolutely awesome! Highly recommend, we were the only two on our boat trip being that it was in May when tourist season had quietened down. Was a perfectly sunny day and Scott was fantastic and very informative! Do it!!”
Review of Tauranga’s tandem skydive, with 200kph freefall, Bay of Plenty views, practical tips, pricing, weather rules, and booking advice.
“It's a great experience. Must do activity. Very friendly team. Make me feel safe an supportive. Enjoy the dive”
Ride New Zealand’s Timber Trail over two days with shuttle support, secure parking, quality bikes, forest scenery, and optional e-bike hire.
“We loved our weekend on the Timber Trail. The whole experience was absolutely 100% -the experienced, polite and welcoming staff of the bike hire, shuttles and lodge were all fantastic. The lodge itself was SO clean, the food amazing and the ambience just perfect. The ride itself breathtaking. Will definitely recommend.”
Review of the 15,000-foot tandem skydive in Tauranga, with Bay of Plenty views, pricing, itinerary, practical tips, and who should book.
“Diving instructors were nice an really reassuring with our safety. Awsome experience and massive adrenalin rush, highly recommended for your first jump! Would do it again in a heart beat. Thankyou team 😁”
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