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THE GREAT NORTHERN ROAD TRIP (Overland/Camping)

40 days
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From Wellington to Auckland
  • Geothermal area with steaming water and colorful minerals.
  • Large sea rock formation with an arch.
  • Picturesque view of Mount Taranaki reflecting in a pond.
  • Tourists walking on a sunny beach.
  • Charming hobbit-like house with a green door and flowers.
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  • Emerald lakes in Tongariro National Park.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Days 1 - 5

    Wellington to Ohakune

    Wellington to Ohakune
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Wellington
    • Visit Martinborough vineyards
    • Cape Palliser visit
    • Castlepoint visit

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting in Martinborough
    • Additional vineyard tours
    Landmarks
    Cape Palliser
    Castlepoint
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  3. Days 6 - 9

    Ohakune to Waitomo

    Ohakune to Waitomo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Otorohanga Kiwi House visit
    • Forgotten World Highway drive

    Optional Activities

    • Waitomo cave tours
    • Additional cave and local activities
    Landmarks
    Otorohanga Kiwi House
    Forgotten World Highway
  4. Days 10 - 15

    Waitomo to Napier

    Waitomo to Napier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Otorohanga Kiwi House visit
    • Bridal Veil Falls visit
    • Huka Falls visit

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing at Raglan
    • Wine tastings in Napier
    • Additional local activities
    Landmarks
    Otorohanga Kiwi House
    Bridal Veil Falls
    Huka Falls
  5. Days 16 - 20

    Napier to Whakatane

    Napier to Whakatane
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Gisborne exploration
    • Tolaga Bay visit
    • East Cape exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Local activities in Whakatane
    • East Cape additional exploration
    Landmarks
    Tolaga Bay
    Eastwoodhill Arboretum
  6. Days 21 - 24

    Whakatane to Mount Maunganui

    Whakatane to Mount Maunganui
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Maori cultural dinner and show)

    Included Activities

    • Waiotapu Geothermal Wonderland visit
    • Whakarewarewa Forest by night visit
    • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
    • Maori cultural dinner and show

    Optional Activities

    • Additional Rotorua attractions
    • Local activities
    Landmarks
    Waiotapu Geothermal Wonderland
    Whakarewarewa Forest
    Hobbiton Movie Set
  7. Days 25 - 29

    Mount Maunganui to Coromandel Town

    Mount Maunganui to Coromandel Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cathedral Cove visit

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Maunganui beach activities
    • Local Coromandel attractions
    Landmarks
    Cathedral Cove
    Hot Water Beach
  8. Days 30 - 34

    Coromandel Town to Russell

    Coromandel Town to Russell
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bay of Islands activities
    • Local Russell exploration
    Landmarks
    Bay of Islands
  9. Days 35 - 37

    Russell to Whatuwhiwhi

    Russell to Whatuwhiwhi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cape Reinga day trip
    • Kerikeri exploration
    • Matauri Bay visit

    Optional Activities

    • Additional Northland activities
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Kerikeri
    Matauri Bay
  10. Days 38 - 40

    Whatuwhiwhi to Auckland

    Whatuwhiwhi to Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Night Kiwi hunt in Trounsen Forest
    • Hamilton Gardens
    • Waipoua Kauri Forest visit

    Optional Activities

    • Auckland attractions
    • Additional activities
    Landmarks
    Waipoua Kauri Forest
    Tāne Mahuta
    Trounsen Forest
    Hamilton Gardens

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