Auckland
Taupō / Huka Falls
WellingtonAuckland
Auckland → Wellington via Tongariro
13 hours Up to 12 guests Auckland pickup
Overview
The long haul done as a tour: Waikato and Taupō in the morning, the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park and the Desert Road at midday, then Taihape, Bulls and the Kāpiti Coast into Wellington. Best done as an early start, or split over two days.
Private car and driver for up to 10 hours (one-way) with unlimited kilometres. Stop wherever you like, linger longer at one spot, skip another, or change plans on the day.
Highlights
- Lake Taupō
- Tongariro National Park
- Desert Road volcanoes
- Kāpiti Coast
- Wellington waterfront
Your day at a glance
You pick the start time. Most guests leave around 9:00 am and are back by roughly 10 pm. Earlier or later starts are fine — just tell us at checkout. Nothing below is a fixed schedule; your driver flexes with how long you want at each spot.
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Other places you can add on this route
Checked on the map — each one is only a short detour from the planned drive. Tick anything you'd like included.
This route is a suggestion, not a timetable
- Booking this trip doesn't lock you into these exact places. On the day you can ask your driver to skip a stop, linger longer somewhere, or head somewhere else entirely.
- The one thing we do need to keep is where you're picked up and where you finish — those stay as booked.
- Your booked time still applies (13 hours for this trip). Your driver has to get home too, so anything beyond that needs to be arranged and paid for in advance.
Price covers the private vehicle, driver and fuel. Activity tickets (e.g. Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, geothermal parks) are the customer's responsibility.
What's included
- Private vehicle & driver
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Fuel & road costs
- Flexible itinerary
- Local driver-guide commentary
What's not included
- Accommodation
- Activity bookings
- Attraction entry tickets
- Attraction entry tickets & activity bookings
- Meals & drinks
- Travel insurance
Pickup points
These are just examples. We can pick you up from any address inside Auckland — your hotel, home, airport or anywhere else within the town boundaries. Just type your address when you book.
- Auckland hotels
- Auckland city centre
- Auckland Airport
- Cruise terminal
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup.
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