NEW ZEALAND: 9 Day North Island Campervan Itinerary
New Zealand North Island 9 Day Itinerary
This itinerary is based on our recent trip to New Zealand, and includes separate options of what to do incase you're looking for a bit less or more adventure than what we have. Note that this itinerary is for those really looking to make the most out of their three weeks in New Zealand - it includes a decent amount of driving!
What To Know
New Zealand is such a beautiful country! With two islands to explore and such a variety of scenery, it has so much to offer - we found nine days on the North Island barely scratched the surface and we would have wanted to spend SO much more time exploring.
North Island Versus South Island
The North Island has a warmer climate, black sand beaches, coastal beaches for swimming, volcanoes, sub-tropical climates and a jungle feel, and more city-life in Auckland and Wellington.
The South Island is more known for its dramatic landscapes such as the fjords, mountains, parks, glaciers, skiing, and also has the beaches to offer.
It's hard to compare one to the other and both are definitely worth checking out, but if you REALLY had to choose, we would probably recommend the South Island (especially if you're into outdoorsy stuff and scenery like us).
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