11 Day Hobbiton to Coast Food & Wine Discovery

Collect your rental car and settle into your hand-picked accommodation. Spend the day exploring the City of Sails — from vibrant waterfront dining to volcanic cones with sweeping harbour views. Your North Island culinary journey begins.

Discover Auckland’s wild side on a full-day Bush & Beach tour. Wander through lush native rainforest in the Waitākere Ranges, learn about local flora and fauna, then feel the black sand between your toes on the dramatic west coast beaches. A perfect introduction to New Zealand’s diverse landscapes.

Travel south through rolling Waikato farmland to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Step into the Shire on a guided tour through hobbit holes and the Green Dragon Inn before continuing to geothermal Rotorua for a two-night stay.

Experience Rotorua’s powerful geothermal landscapes at Hells Gate. Walk among steaming vents and bubbling mud pools before indulging in a rejuvenating mud bath and sulphur spa experience. Spend the evening sampling local dining or exploring the lakefront.

Journey east to the sunny shores of Gisborne, the first city in the world to see the sunrise. Relax by the coast, discover boutique vineyards, or enjoy fresh local seafood paired with regional wines.

Join a fascinating reef ecology tour with Dive Tatapouri. Wade into the waters with knowledgeable guides to encounter stingrays and other marine life in their natural environment — an intimate and unforgettable coastal experience.

Drive south along the coast to Hawke’s Bay, renowned for its Art Deco architecture and world-class wineries. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the relaxed rhythm of this celebrated food and wine region.

Indulge your palate on a guided tasting experience with Hawkes Bay Scenic Tours. Visit boutique wineries, craft breweries and cider producers, sampling the region’s finest drops while learning about the terroir that makes Hawke’s Bay so distinctive.

Travel south through picturesque countryside to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Explore the vibrant waterfront, browse Cuba Street’s eclectic boutiques, or dine at one of the city’s acclaimed restaurants.

Dive into the city’s culinary scene on the Capital Flavours Big Foody Tour. Taste your way through hidden laneways and artisan producers, meeting passionate locals and discovering why Wellington is considered the country’s food capital.

Enjoy a final breakfast before returning your rental car and departing with memories of geothermal wonders, coastal encounters, boutique wines and unforgettable flavours from across the North Island.