North Island, New Zealand Vacation Packages

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This is just a taste of all you can see, do and try on New Zealand's North Island. Go ahead, start booking a vacation that fits your style perfectly with the freedom to choose from great hotels.

Whether you are a family, couple or friends vacationing together, check out more info below or call our vacation experts at 1-800-800-1504 for assistance and tips!

More than just a city, Auckland is a whole region full of excitement. Best of all, with so many experiences close by, it’s easy to hop from one adventure to the next. Go outdoors to discover a nature lover’s paradise. Water enthusiasts can go for a swim in a secluded cove, and dive or snorkel at Goat Island Marine Reserve.

Just south of Auckland is Rotorua. You can tour an authentic pre-European village or understand Māori culture by trying a hangi feast (meat and root vegetables) cooked in an underground pit. Indulge in a wellness getaway at a health spa, discover quaint seaside towns, or go on an epic bike ride over trails in magical forests.

In the middle of North Island is Taupo, a great lake for fishing, water skiing, kayaking, and the forests surrounding the lake offer many opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. Located on the southwestern tip of North Island, New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, is a compact city set along a picturesque harbor with a powerful mix of history and nature. Wellington’s Lyall Bay is the place to go for surfing, and Oriental Bay is a popular summer beach spot. Fun is easy to find too. Paddle or cycle along the harbor. Take a ferry to Kapiti Island nature reserve. And, just minutes from the city center is the Seal Coast, home to a colony of New Zealand fur seals.

To ensure you have the best vacation possible, we’ve added new four- and five-star hotels and resorts throughout New Zealand, and exciting activities are coming soon. If you are planning a multi-destination itinerary, keep in mind that distances may appear short, but travel time may take longer than expected due to the terrain and ferry service between the North and South Islands. If you'd like to combine visiting two or more areas, call our vacation experts at 1-800-800-1504.

Shopping in New Zealand is an exciting mix of local designers, popular global chain stores, luxury brands and a wide range of New Zealand-made jewelry, arts and crafts, wine and souvenirs. Popular items to take home are hand-carved pounamu greenstone, Manuka honey, sheepskin and possum merino products, and Kiwiana items like Buzzy Bee toys and classic New Zealand children’s books.   

Auckland offers some of the best shopping in New Zealand. Browse popular shopping districts like High Street and Chancery — home to a world-class collection of boutique and designer stores. If you enjoy bustling market shopping, head over to the Matakana Country Market for handmade or home-grown arts, crafts and goods. Compact and charming, Wellington is full of boutiques, fashion hot spots and colorful markets.

Eat and drink your way around North Island to discover unique freshly sourced dishes. Favorite local Kiwi recipes include roast lamb seasoned with rosemary and served with seasonal roasted vegetables. Traditional Māori favorites are Manuka honey, kutai (green-lipped mussels and rewena paraoa (potato bread).

Auckland is a divine destination for foodies and wine connoisseurs. Make your way to Queen Street to enjoy a scoop of hokey pokey, a creamy vanilla ice cream with tiny balls of crunchy honeycomb. Hop on a ferry to visit Waiheke Island, known for its many wineries and vineyards or the seaside village of Devonport for heavenly, handmade chocolates and truffles.

Take a day trip to the west of Auckland to tease your taste buds with award-winning New Zealand vintage wines. Known as New Zealand’s culinary capital, Wellington’s vibrant city scene is fueled by craft beer, great food, wine and a café and coffee culture.

Hawke’s Bay is a mecca for excellent food and wine with weekly farmer markets. It is one region you won’t go hungry in. Try fresh berry ice-creams, fruit picking and truffle foraging.

Our elevated vacation experiences include round-trip airfare aboard Delta (seasonal) or a Partner Airline from Los Angeles to Auckland International Airport (AKL) with connecting flights in Sydney, Australia (SYD). Delta will begin offering new daily nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) from October 28, 2023 - March 31, 2024, seven times a week.^†  

For assistance with booking flights between Auckland (AKL) or Sydney (SYD) and Christchurch (CHC) or Queenstown (ZQN), please get in touch with our vacation experts at 1-800-800-1504.

Auckland International Airport is south of downtown and is a 30 to 60-minute drive, depending on the time of day. Wellington Airport is located southeast of downtown and is approximately a 20-minute drive. Taxi, airport shuttles, and bus services are available. Explore the North & South Islands on your schedule by adding a car rental to your vacation package.

†Flight routings subject to change without notice.