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Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland/Coromandel

• Pick up from your accommodation in Auckland
• Today is a relaxing drive around the amazing Coromandel Peninsula
• We'll stop in at the beautiful town of Whitianga for lunch
  
• Next is the famous Hot-water beach for a dig & a bathe
  
• Then we continue around the peninsula to cathedral cove
• Stay Opoutere

Day 2: Hobbiton/Waitomo

• First stop is the famous movie set village of Hobbiton
• We'll stop for lunch in the nearby town of Matamata
• Then it's on to Waitomo for a visit to the amazing underground caves
• You have the option of 1-7 hours of caving, from scenic walks to extreme Black-water rafting adventures.
• Stay Waitomo

Day 3: Rotorua

• First stop is the iconic Kiwi house in Otorohanga.
• After viewing genuine live kiwis we're off to Rotorua
• once we arrive we have many adventure /activity options, followed by evening options of the Mitai or Tamaki Maori village show & meal
• or, relax in the famous Polynesian outdoor lake-spa
• Stay Rotorua
  
  

Day 4: Rotorua/Taupo

• Choose from a large selection of Rotorua activities
• Then we continue down to the majestic Lake Taupo where you have a multitude of interesting & adventurous options
  
• Stay Taupo
  

Day 5: Taupo/Ohakune

• This is the day for skydiving, fishing, scenic walks, jetboating etc.
• Choose from the huge range of wild Taupo activites before we head down the famous Desert road to Ohakune, where there are more walks/cycle rides but most importantly, our beautiful & super comfy mountain chalet
  

Day 6: Tongariro

• Breakfast at the chalet
• Walk the famous Tongariro crossing (weather dependent).
• or, hike the famous crater walk at the summit of Mt Ruapehu
  
• or, choose from a selection of great walks/bike rides in the area
  
• Stay Ohakune chalet

Day 7: Manawatu/Martinborough/Wellington

• Breakfast at the chalet
• Scenic drive down through the Rangitikei region
• Options for bungy jumping at Mokai gravity canyon, rafting in Mangaweka.
• We'll be stopping in the beautiful Manawatu region to check out the wind farm before heading through to Martinborough for an afternoon of wine tasting.
• Around 4.30pm we'll depart Martinborough & head for Wellington,
• Arrival at your final accommodation in Wellington at around 6.00pm

Activities, options...