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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

    Tour Details

    Duration: 7 days
    Start :      9.00am each day.
    End : 6.30pm each day.

    This is one of our Central North Island
    top-to-bottom trips.

    Your journey will take you over mountains and deep underground, traveling along some of the most amazing scenic roads in the world.

    Pick-up Auckland. drop-off Wellington.

    Trip may be run in reverse if desired.

    Includes:
    • All transport
    • Guide/driver
    • Hot water beach
    • Cathedral cove
    • Breakfasts at Ohakune chalet
    • Tongariro Crossing
    • 6 nights accommodation