Wild Kiwi -Northern Voyager
7-Day North Island Small Group Adventure

Head east from Auckland to the stunning Coromandel Peninsula. Arrive at Hahei village -the gateway to Cathedral Cove. Spend the afternoon kayaking, swimming, or exploring. As the sun sets, head to Hot Water Beach where you can dig your own personal hot pool in the sand at low tide. Evening free time in Hahei.

Morning drive south through the Waikato. Stop at Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (entry included) -an otherworldly landscape of boiling mud pools, rainbow-coloured lakes, and the famous Lady Knox Geyser which erupts daily at 10:15am. Continue to Rotorua for the night.

A full free day in Rotorua -New Zealand's geothermal and cultural heart. Pick your adventure (or do them all!):

• Gondola & Luge (scenic rides down the hillside)
• White water rafting on the Kaituna River (Grade 5 -New Zealand's highest commercially rafted waterfall)
• Polynesian Spa (geothermal mineral hot pools overlooking Lake Rotorua)
• Redwoods Treewalk (elevated walkway through giant California redwoods)
• Mitai Mori Village -traditional cultural performance + hangi feast (evening, extra cost)
• Zorbing -roll downhill inside a giant inflatable ball

Drive south to Matamata for a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set -the actual filming location used in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. Explore the 44 original Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and enjoy a complimentary beverage at the Green Dragon Inn. Continue to the shores of mighty Lake Taup -New Zealand's largest lake -for sunset views over the volcanic plateau. Optional: evening sailing cruise.

Another full adventure day -Taup is New Zealand's adrenaline capital alongside Queenstown. Choose from:

• Skydiving over Lake Taup at 15,000ft (most popular!)
• Sailing cruise on Lake Taup (to ancient Mori rock carvings)
• Jet boating on the Waikato River through Huka Falls
• Tongariro Alpine Crossing -one of the world's best day hikes through volcanic terrain and emerald lakes (transport available)
• Trout fishing (Taup is world-famous for brown and rainbow trout)

Head to the legendary Waitomo Cave system. Choose your level of adventure -from the gentle Glowworm Cave guided tour to full blackwater rafting (abseiling, jumping off underground waterfalls, and floating through glowworm-lit caves). Afterwards, drive to Raglan -New Zealand's surf capital -for the night.

Final morning in Raglan -explore the black sand beaches, watch surfers tackle the world-famous left-hand break, or grab breakfast at one of the laid-back local cafs. Return to Auckland. Tour concludes -officially one of the best weeks of your life.