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New Zealand Vanlife: North Island & Road Trip Wonders

18 days
Start and end in Auckland
4.0
1 traveler review

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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Departure

  2. Day 2

    In Transit

  3. Day 3

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • City Circuit Bus tour of Auckland
    • Sky Tower visit (182 meters up with views of Harbour Bridge)
    • Stroll through Parnell Road past cafés to Newmarket
    • Sunset viewing at Viaduct Harbour
    Landmarks
    Sky Tower
    Harbour Bridge
    Parnell Road
    Viaduct Harbour
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  4. Day 4

    Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Eden visit with city skyline views
    • Nelson Street Cycleway (Pink Path) bike tour or walk
    Landmarks
    Mount Eden
    Nelson Street Cycleway
  5. Day 5

    Auckland to Raglan

    Included Activities

    • Campervan rental (fully equipped with kitchenette, fridge, kitchen equipment, bed linen & towels)

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Ngarunui Beach
    Landmarks
    Ngarunui Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Raglan to Tongariro National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Tongariro Alpine Crossing day hike
    Landmarks
    Tongariro National Park
    Red Crater
    Emerald Lakes
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  7. Day 7

    Tongariro to New Plymouth

    Optional Activities

    • Pouakai Reflective Tarn hike
    • Lake Mangamahoe hike with Mount Taranaki views
    • Kamahi Loop (Goblin Forest) hike
    • Back Beach visit
    Landmarks
    Pouakai Reflective Tarn
    Lake Mangamahoe
    Mount Taranaki
    Kamahi Loop
    Back Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    New Plymouth to Wellington

    Optional Activities

    • Cuba Street exploration
    • Bucket Fountain visit
    • Wellington cable car ride
    Landmarks
    Cuba Street
    Bucket Fountain
    Wellington Cable Car
    Kelburn Village
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  9. Day 9

    Wellington

    Optional Activities

    • Skyline Walkway hike from Karori district
    • Te Papa national museum visit (free admission)
    • Waffle from The Little Waffle Shop on Courtenay Place
    Landmarks
    Skyline Walkway
    Karori
    Te Papa
    Courtenay Place
  10. Day 10

    Wellington to Napier

    Optional Activities

    • Cape Palliser lighthouse visit (250 steps)
    • Sea lion viewing at Cape Palliser
    • Emerson Street art deco architecture exploration
    • Te Mata Peak sunset viewing
    Landmarks
    Cape Palliser
    Cape Palliser Lighthouse
    Emerson Street
    Te Mata Peak
  11. Day 11

    Napier to Rotorua

    Optional Activities

    • Wai-O-Tapu geothermal area visit
    Landmarks
    Rotorua
    Wai-O-Tapu
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  12. Day 12

    Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Water Beach exploration and hot pool digging
    Landmarks
    Hot Water Beach
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  13. Day 13

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Optional Activities

    • Cathedral Cove hike from Gemstone Bay
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
    Gemstone Bay
  14. Day 14

    Coromandel Peninsula to Bay of Islands

    Optional Activities

    • Dolphin spotting in Bay of Islands
    • Bay of Islands guided tour (bookable on site)
    • Whangarei Falls visit
    Landmarks
    Bay of Islands
    Paihia
    Whangarei Falls
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga

    Optional Activities

    • 90 Mile Beach lunch break
    • Te Paki Sand Dunes surfing (board rental, payable locally)
    • Te Paki Sand Dunes swimming
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Cape Reinga Lighthouse
    90 Mile Beach
    Te Paki Sand Dunes
  16. Day 16

    Cape Reinga to Auckland

    Optional Activities

    • Morning yoga session
    • Waipoua Forest visit with largest tree viewing
    Landmarks
    Waipoua Forest
  17. Day 17

    Return to Departure Point

  18. Day 18

    Arrival Home

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    A unique experience to sleep in a camper in nature! The route was great again. The campervan allows you to see so...
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    Traveled in November 2023
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    Reply from: journaway DACH
    Thank you for your great feedback! Falling asleep in nature, being free on the road and simply living the route spontaneously - that's what makes traveling by campervan so special! ???????? We are all the more pleased that you were able to gather so many impressions despite the changeable weather and that our local support was able to accompany you well. It's great that you're already thinking about your next journaway adventure - we'd definitely love to join you again! ???? Best regards, Renska from journaway
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Tour ID: 265796

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 2% is required to confirm your booking with journaway DACH. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

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2026

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