Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Auckland to Omapere
Auckland to Omapere- Start point
- 103 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Outside Sudima Hotel, 09:00 - 09:15)
- Meals
- Dinner (Fish & chips dinner at sunset overlooking the Tasman Sea)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (The Sands Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Kauri Museum in Matakohe
- Visit Kai Iwi Lakes
- Guided Tāne Mahuta tour in Waipoua Forest
Landmarks Kauri Museum Kai Iwi Lakes Waipoua Forest Tāne Mahuta - Day 2
Omapere to Paihia
Omapere to Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at Marsden Winery
Landmarks Marsden Winery Bay of Islands - Day 3
Paihia
Paihia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Māori Hāngī feast at Waitangi Treaty Grounds)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Scenic Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds combo pass
- Hāngī dinner at Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Optional Activities
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Dolphin spotting
- Kayaking to secluded beaches
- Cathedral Cove Kayaking from $145
Landmarks Waitangi Treaty Grounds Bay of Islands - Day 4
Paihia to Auckland
Paihia to Auckland- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Lylo Auckland (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wine tastings at The Vintry in Matakana Village
Landmarks Matakana Village The Vintry - Day 5
Auckland to Hot Water Beach
Auckland to Hot Water Beach- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Top10 Holiday Park (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Cathedral Cove
- Kayaking at Cathedral Cove from $145
- Swimming in turquoise waters
- Sunset experience at Hot Water Beach natural hot pools
Landmarks Cathedral Cove Hot Water Beach - Day 6
Hot Water Beach to Rotorua
Hot Water Beach to Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Luging
- Zorbing from $40
- White water rafting
- Cultural performances
- Geothermal landscape exploration
Landmarks Rotorua Geothermal Area - Day 7
Rotorua
Rotorua- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Haka House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland entry
Optional Activities
- Hobbiton Movie Set from $119
- Natural thermal hot springs
- Mud pools exploration
- Mt Tarawera Guided Hike from $164
Landmarks Hobbiton Movie Set Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland Mount Tarawera - Day 8
Rotorua to Taupo
Rotorua to Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Huka Falls viewing
- Jet boating on Huka Falls from $139
- Sunset drink by Lake Taupo
Landmarks Huka Falls Lake Taupo - Day 9
Taupo
Taupo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Finlay Jacks (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Lake Taupo jet boating
- Sail Lake Taupo from $50
- Aerial viewing from 15,000ft
- Tongariro Crossing (unguided) from $120
Landmarks Lake Taupo Tongariro Crossing - Day 10
Taupo to Raglan via Waitomo
Taupo to Raglan via Waitomo- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Raglan Backpackers (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Waitomo Caves Boat Tour from $63
- Wet caving in Waitomo
- Dry caving in Waitomo
Landmarks Waitomo Caves Raglan - Day 11
Raglan to Auckland
Raglan to Auckland- End point
- 54 Cook Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand (Outside Lylo Auckland)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Epic surf lesson at Raglan
Landmarks Raglan
