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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.
  • Tourists at a lighthouse with distance sign.
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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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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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    • For any tour departing before September 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with ZigZag Tours NZ. 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 45 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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