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Join this journey from Auckland or fly into Rotorua.
Day 1 Travel to The Coromandel. Select accommodation and activities from our Collection.
Day 2 The Coromandel
Hot water beach is an interesting phenomenon, hiking or kayaking at Cathederal Cove, Driving Creek Railway, guided nature trips, art studios, beaches and bush.
Day 3 Travel to the Bay of Plenty. Select accommodation and activities from our Collection.
Take the opportunity to relax and pamper at Polynesian Spa for hot pools massages and mud therapies.
Day 4 The Bay of Plenty
From geothermal parks to Maori cultural shows, mountain biking to scenic fliths, or, for the fishermen, book a fishing guide for fly or lake fishing.
Day 5 Travel to the Central Plateau. Select accommodation and activities from our Collection.
You will pass several of the geothermal resorts along the route today, or stop at Taupo for a scenic floatplane ride or sailing trip on the Lake.
Day 6 The Central Plateau
The Tongariro Crossing is one of New Zealand’s best day hikes, but there are many other active options such as mountain biking, kayaking, and, in winter, skiing.
Day 7 Travel to Whanganui. Select accommodation and activities from our Collection.
The drive along SH4, from the Central Plateau to the West Coast, is very scenic.
Day 8 Whanganui
The black sand beaches and picture-perfect Mount Taranaki are features of the Taranaki landscapes. Boat, kayak or canoe on Whanganui River, visit the Bridge to Nowhere or rent a bike and cycle a section of the Mountains to Sea trail.
Day 9 Journey’s End
Leave this itinerary in Wellington, either taking a domestic flight, a flight to Australia or the ferry to the South Island.
Drive to Wellington (2 hours 30 minutes) to connect with BoutiqeTravel.nz southern itineraries
Duration: 9 days, 8 nights
Connection Points:
Auckland or Rotorua, Wellington
Activity Level: Active
Best Season: November – April
Auckland – The Coromandel: 3 hours
The Coromandel – Rotorua: 2 hours 30 minutes
Rotorua – Ohakune: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ohakune – Whanganui: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price is for accommodation only and excludes meals, ground or air transport unless stated. Contact one of our Travel Agents or use My Holiday to contact the operators and book direct.
