8 Day Gardens of North Island

Begin your eight-day holiday in Auckland, collecting your car from the airport and checking into the Hotel Grand Chancellor, conveniently located near Auckland’s renowned Viaduct Harbour.

Depart your Auckland hotel, drive to Hamilton, and take in the sights at Mount William or the serene Pokeno Waterfall. Alternatively, visit New Zealand’s sole lavender and blueberry farm, Lavender Backyard Garden. Upon reaching Hamilton, indulge in an afternoon of leisure to discover the town’s charm.

Enjoy a guided tour of Hamilton Gardens, featuring diverse themed gardens and New Zealand’s inaugural traditional Maori garden. Continue your scenic drive to New Plymouth along the west coast of the North Island, making stops at the Three Sisters Lookout and Elephant Rock for breathtaking panoramic views.

Explore Te Kainga Marire, among New Zealand’s six Gardens of International Significance, showcasing predominantly native flora with unique textures and colors. Then, visit the iconic Mount Taranaki in Egmont National Park, one of the North Island’s most photographed attractions.

Dedicate your morning to appreciating the formal gardens of Pukekura Park or explore the local hidden gem, Hempton Rose Garden. Depart from New Plymouth and reach Ohakune, renowned for the iconic “big carrot.”

Travel to Rotorua, passing through the stunning Lake Taupō. Delight in a two-night stay at the Distinction Rotorua, ideally situated next to the Whakarewarewa Forest.

Immerse yourself in the majestic and enchanting Redwoods Treewalk, where you’ll find yourself suspended high above the forest floor amidst towering 75-meter-tall redwoods.

Indulge in a leisurely morning before heading to the enchanting green fields of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Traverse through the unparalleled beauty of the landscape and its well-tended gardens, framed by the majestic Kaimai Ranges in the distance. Continue your journey northward to Auckland Airport, where your arrangements will conclude.