The Doughnut Box

A complete roadtrip itinerary of the North Island from Wellington to Auckland. Activities, Food & Accommodations.

Rotorua - a town on the North Island that is well known for its geothermal activity and Māori culture. There’s so much to see from 30m tall Geysers and bubbling mud pools, to a living Māori village! Taupō - located near the centre of North Island and known for its lake front setting on Lake Taupō. The lake is actually a volcanic caldera that drains into Huka Falls, which is a must see while in the area!! We spent two weeks living in Reporoa doing “WWOOFING” and it gave us free accommodation, food every afternoon and two days a week to travel the area and see as much as possible! Here you’ll find all of my tried and tested recommendations for the area ⤵️ I hope you enjoy this beautiful area as much as I did 🫶✨