Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland to Coromandel Peninsula
- Start point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel, 08:45)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park)
Optional Activities
- Kayak along crystal-clear waters to Cathedral Cove
- Dig your own personal spa pool and soak in naturally heated mineral water at Hot Water Beach
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach - Day 2
Coromandel to Karangahake Gorge to Waitomo
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Waitomo Homestead Cabins)
Included Activities
- Hike through Karangahake Gorge walkways and old mining tunnels
- Visit Waitomo Glow-worm Caves with underground river system and stalactite/stalagmite formations
- Walk through Ruakuri Scenic Reserve including Ruakuri Natural Tunnel and native forest
Optional Activities
- Black Water Rafting trip - raft in tubes, leap off waterfalls, and float beneath glow worms
Landmarks Karangahake Gorge Waitomo Caves Ruakuri Scenic Reserve Ruakuri Natural Tunnel - Day 3
Waitomo to Hobbiton to Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton village tour - experience the Lord of the Rings filming location
- White Water Rafting in Rotorua
- Zip Lining across the canopy in Rotorua
- Explore geothermal activity and natural hot springs in Rotorua
- Mitai Māori Village 3-hour experience with traditional Māori feast
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set Rotorua - Day 4
Rotorua
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Rock Solid Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Ride the rapids of the Kaituna river
- Mountain Jade Highlights tour
- Wai Ariki restorative spa journey
Landmarks Kaituna River - Day 5
Rotorua to Lake Taupo
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Adventure Hostel Taupo)
Included Activities
- Walk to Huka Falls
Optional Activities
- Te Puia geothermal reserve visit
- Sailing across Lake Taupo to Māori rock carvings
- Skydiving above Lake Taupo
Landmarks Te Puia Huka Falls Lake Taupo Māori Rock Carvings - Lake Taupo - Day 6
Lake Taupo to Tongariro National Park to Wellington
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House)
Included Activities
- Two-hour walk through native bush and waterfalls in Tongariro National Park
Optional Activities
- Mount Victoria visit
- Wellington craft beer scene and nightlife experiences
Landmarks Tongariro National Park Mount Victoria - Day 7
Wellington
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House)
Included Activities
- Ride the Wellington Cable Car from Lambton Quay to Wellington Botanic Gardens
Landmarks Wellington Cable Car Wellington Botanic Gardens Lambton Quay - Day 8
Wellington to Taihape to Auckland
- End point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Lylo Hostel, 17:00 - 18:00)
Landmarks Tongariro National Park
