The North Island is the smallest of the two main islands of New Zealand, and as its name indicates, is the northern-most of the two islands. Its northern location means it enjoys a warmer, more temperate climate than much of the South Island, and is much more vastly populated.

The northern areas of the North Island enjoy a sub-tropical climate. The centre of the island is primarily a volcanic landscape with vast forests, volcanic peaks, and picturesque lakes. The eastern side of the island is covered with vineyards.

The North Island is home to the largest city in New Zealand—Auckland, also known as the ‘City of Sails’, and the Capital City of New Zealand—Wellington.

As of the 2006 census, the North Island held a resident population of approximately 3,059,420, or approximately three quarters of the entire population of New Zealand.

Because more than three quarters of New Zealand’s population live in the North Island, there is a lot more “going on” in the North Island. Both New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, and capital city, Wellington are in the North Island offering heaps of events to go to, nights out to enjoy, bars and eateries to indulge at, and more! If you love city life then the North Island is where you need to be.

Enjoy all the benefits of a private or a small group tour across the Pacific.  Your own private driver/guide is here to take care of all the hassle and worry for you – letting you relax and truly enjoy your  holiday! There’s no need to worry about 20 other people all piled onto a coach, our tour is all about your needs only.

NewTourZealand gives you the freedom to create the adventures of your dreams. Starting from scratch you can build your perfect itinerary based around where you want to go, what you want to do, and how long you want to do it. Our tailor-made holidays are ideal for those who prefer to travel at their own pace, or to explore places not found on other itineraries.

We include unique travel experiences and there’s lots of real local interaction too, giving you a true flavour of New Zealand. We organise everything to make your holiday seamless; your transportation, complimentary airport transfers, sightseeing, guiding. Your tour will be lead by our expert and passionate tour leaders. Typical group size is 4-10 travellers which really works well and makes for a fun experience for all. Our trips follow set itineraries and we’ve built in added flexibility to suit you; arrive a day early, stay an extra day, upgrade some services or add-on some extras from our range of bolt-ons.

Travelling by yourself can sometimes be a daunting prospect. We handle all of the arrangements for you and there will be a tour leader on hand to provide advice and help, if needed, throughout your tour.

If you need advice or simply to chat about our tours, please email us: office@newtourzealand.com