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The Great Northern Road Trip (Overland/Camping)

39 days

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From Auckland to Wellington

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Operator: ZigZag Tours NZ
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 10
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Days 1 - 4
Whatuwhiwhi to Cape Reinga
Whatuwhiwhi to Cape Reinga
Included Activities
- Cape Reinga day trip
- Cape Reinga lighthouse visit
- Te Paki sand dunes visit
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding at Te Paki sand dunes
Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Te Paki sand dunes
Ninety Mile Beach
Days 5 - 9
Waipu Cove
Waipu Cove
Optional Activities
- Swim at Waipu Cove beach
- Surf at Waipu Cove
- Walk along shoreline
- Explore pancake rock formation
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks
Waipu Cove
Waipu Cove Beach
Days 10 - 15
Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui
Optional Activities
- Walk along golden beach
- Watch surfers
- Surf lesson
- Hire a bike
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Relax at waterfront cafés
- Climb Mount Maunganui summit
- Day trip to Tauranga
Landmarks
Mount Maunganui Beach
Mount Maunganui
Days 16 - 18
Rotorua
Rotorua
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Whakarewarewa Forest (magical light display)
- Elevated tree walk at Whakarewarewa Forest (at own cost)
Landmarks
Whakarewarewa Forest
Days 19 - 24
Mahia
Mahia
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Mahia Beach
- Swimming
- Paddle boarding
- Relaxation on the sand
- Mokotahi Hill walk
- Photography
Landmarks
Mahia Beach
Mokotahi Hill
Days 25 - 30
Raglan
Raglan
Optional Activities
- Surf lesson
- Watch surfers at Manu Bay
- Relax on Ngarunui Beach
- Water-based activities
- Explore boutiques
- Visit galleries
- Visit cafés
- Bike hire
- Bridge jumping at high tide
Landmarks
Manu Bay
Ngarunui Beach
Days 31 - 34
New Plymouth
New Plymouth
Optional Activities
- Explore Coastal Walkway (12.7km)
- Walk or cycle Coastal Walkway
- Visit Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
- Explore art galleries
- View street art
- Stroll parks and botanical gardens
- Beach walks
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Visit Port of Taranaki
Landmarks
Coastal Walkway
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Mount Taranaki
Port of Taranaki
Days 35 - 39
Greytown to Wellington
Greytown to Wellington
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cape Palliser visit
Optional Activities
- Climb Cape Palliser Lighthouse steps
Landmarks
Cape Palliser
Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Cook Strait
Lake Wairarapa
Featherston
Remutaka Ranges
Wellington

Landmarks
Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Te Paki sand dunes
Ninety Mile Beach

Landmarks
Waipu Cove
Waipu Cove Beach

Landmarks
Mount Maunganui Beach
Mount Maunganui

Landmarks
Whakarewarewa Forest

Landmarks
Mahia Beach
Mokotahi Hill

Landmarks
Manu Bay
Ngarunui Beach

Landmarks
Coastal Walkway
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Mount Taranaki
Port of Taranaki

Landmarks
Cape Palliser
Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Cook Strait
Lake Wairarapa
Featherston
Remutaka Ranges
Wellington

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