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Here’s a few useful links to help with planning your trip to Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Popular places to visit
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Here's a few useful links to help with planning your trip to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tick off all the items on your New Zealand bucket list with these popular itineraries.
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Destination
Duration
Interests
itineraries found
Food & wine — Hot pools & health spas — Volcanic/Geothermal
10 Days
Wellington > Napier > Taupō
Experience geothermal areas, arts and culture and food and wine as you drive from Auckland through the centre of the North Island to Wellington. Find out more about this epic 10 day itinerary through the centre of the North Island.
Adventure — Walking & hiking
6 Days — 450 km
Waikato > Manawatū > Taranaki
Discover rivers, caves and unique towns in this 6 day itinerary. See the Waikato River and Waitomo Caves with its glow worms and black water rafting. Explore back country on The Forgotten World Highway, and admire coastal views on the Surf Highway. Find out more.
Māori culture — Nature & wildlife — Water activities
2 Nights
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is a subtropical micro-region known for its stunning beauty & history. Explore more of the region with this two day itinerary.
Volcanic/Geothermal — Walking & hiking
6 Days — 300 km
New Plymouth > Taranaki > Whanganui
Discover North Island’s unique artistic experiences on the Coastal Arts Trail. This six-day itinerary takes you from amazing art galleries and museums, to amazing views of Mount Taranaki (Egmont) and Mount Ruapehu.
