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The Top Of The North (Overland/Camping)

17 days
From Rotorua to Matakana

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Days 1 - 2

    Rotorua to Mount Maunganui

    Rotorua to Mount Maunganui
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set with complimentary drink at Green Dragon Inn

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Mount Maunganui for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Hobbiton Movie Set
    Mount Maunganui
    Tauranga Port
  3. Days 3 - 7

    Coromandel Town

    Coromandel Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Coromandel Town galleries and craft shops
    • Visit small mining museum
    • Walk through restored Victorian buildings
    • Bush and beach walks
    • Optional road trip to northern peninsula (weather permitting)
    • Coromandel Coastal Walkway day hike (optional, weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Coromandel Town
    Coromandel Coastal Walkway
  4. Days 8 - 12

    Russell

    Russell
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Foot ferry to Paihia
    • Visit Waitangi Treaty House
    • View Māori meeting house
    • See traditional Waka (canoes)
    • Experience live cultural performance
    • Explore Waitangi museums and grounds
    Landmarks
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Treaty House Waitangi
    Paihia
  5. Days 13 - 15

    Cape Reinga

    Cape Reinga
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cape Reinga lighthouse and panoramic viewpoint
    • Walk across Te Paki sand dunes
    • Sandboard down dunes
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Cape Reinga Lighthouse
    Te Paki Sand Dunes
    Ninety Mile Beach
    Tasman Sea
    Pacific Ocean
  6. Days 16 - 17

    Kauri Coast to Auckland

    Kauri Coast to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Browse Matakana craft outlets, markets, boutique stores, and galleries
    • Lunch at Matakana cafes
    • Visit Matakana vineyards and breweries
    Landmarks
    Dargaville
    Wairoa River
    Matakana
    Auckland

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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