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This itinerary outlines nine days of continuous adventure on the North Island of New Zealand. Spend a couple days exploring Auckland and the nearby islands, head out west for some black sand beaches and secret coves, hit up some insane hiking trails, and head to the east coast for some stunning beaches that draw the local crowds all summer.
This itinerary is partially in hotels, but most of it is geared towards campervanning or rooftop tenting it through the North Island (that's what we did & LOVED it). It also includes a few hours of driving a day, and quite a few hiking opportunities (of course these can be substituted for other activities in the area). If you don't want to drive as much you could always spread the activities over more days, or skip your least favourite part to spend more time in the other areas ... but good luck trying to choose! Each day outlines activities to fill your day, how much driving, what to eat, where to stay, and other suggestions / information.
This itinerary covers the following specific places:
-> Auckland
-> Waiheke Island
-> Hobbiton
-> Marakopa
-> New Plymouth (Mt Taranaki)
-> Tongariro National Park
-> Lake Taupo
-> Coromandel Peninsula
-> Coromandel Forest Park
& so much more!
Note: if you're interested in doing both North and South Island in one trip, you should definitely consider purchasing our 3 week itinerary (found on our thatch home page) as it includes all of this same information & everything on the South Island!
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This guide is for both Islands in New Zealand (the north and the south) for first time visitors who are taking their camper van throughout the islands with a few days in Auckland and Queenstown. It's a three week itinerary and includes the arrival and departure flight days (and has some suggestions for these days as well).
It will go through (in detail!) every location we visited, the activities we did, the sites we camped up at, the restaurants we ate at (in between our camper van meals), what we learned about New Zealand and the camper van life whilst we were there, and other suggestions of what to do in the areas so you can alter your plans to fit what you want.
Note that this itinerary includes two different camper van rental locations on each island, and flying between the two islands. But you could easily do the majority of this itinerary and just switch up a few days to drive between the two islands! This itinerary does have a decent amount of driving but its because we really wanted to PACK our itinerary to see as much of New Zealand and it's beautiful scenery whilst we were here.
The main locations touched on are listed here (and we highly recommend all of them):
-> Auckland (& Waiheke Island)
-> West Coast North Island (Black Sand Beaches / Mt Taranaki)
-> Tongariro Alpine Crossing
-> Coromandel Peninsula
-> Queenstown
-> Milford Sound
-> Wanaka (& Roys Peak)
-> Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
-> Dunedin
-> The Catlins
If you're looking for a detailed guide that outlines your plan for each and every day, look no further!
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In every corner of the globe, anyone with a need for speed can find high-octane activities to get their hearts pumping. From skydiving past Mount Everest to swimming with whales, here are our top extreme picks.
If you are a thrill-seeker, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together the best adrenaline activities to do around the world so you can test your limits.
Read on, enjoy and get ready to live life on the edge again.
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You are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful outdoors locations in New Zealand, but what are the very best spots for admiring this country's incredible nature and scenery?
Check out this list of the most stunning and iconic outdoors spots in New Zealand!
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Though I've only been to San Francisco twice, I packed in as much food as possible and was in awe of all the choices I was spoilt with!
This is my compilation of the places I visited (many were tried and tested by my partner who is an SF local).
Follow @anneotherhuangryasian on Instagram for more food recs!
I hope you enjoy this guide.
Any tips would be appreciated 😊
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Discover the extraordinary in the land of the long white cloud. Introducing my New Zealand Odyssey—an unparalleled journey that seamlessly blends nature's majesty, cultural immersion, and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Picture yourself exploring ancient Maori traditions under a starlit sky, venturing into the heart of the Southern Alps, and kayaking through pristine fjords. Immerse yourself in a world where innovation meets nature's wonders. In this guide, I’ve curated the perfect itinerary after years of living in and exploring all over New Zealand. Don't just visit New Zealand; experience it like never before with us. Your adventure awaits. Think different, travel different.
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Discover the extraordinary in the land of the long white cloud. Introducing my New Zealand Odyssey—an unparalleled journey that seamlessly blends nature's majesty, cultural immersion, and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Picture yourself exploring ancient Maori traditions under a starlit sky, venturing into the heart of the Southern Alps, and kayaking through pristine fjords. Immerse yourself in a world where innovation meets nature's wonders. In this guide, I’ve curated the perfect itinerary after years of living in and exploring all over New Zealand. Don't just visit New Zealand; experience it like never before with us. Your adventure awaits. Think different, travel different.
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I hope this guide made you look up cheap flights to New Zealand, but, if not, send me a DM because I’m a bit concerned for your mental well-being . If you’ve had the opportunity to visit this beautiful country already, please tell me all about it ASAP. Happy travels!
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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 🫶✨
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This is a map of all my favorite spots to explore, eat, and stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a year and a half of living in the land of the long white cloud with my two kids. Nearly all the pins are child friendly and they are noted if not.
I update this periodically as I travel to new places so keep an eye out and enjoy New Zealand's incredible country!
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My favourite part of the North Island for outdoor adventures in Aotearoa New Zealand! And it's totally underrated. Yes, Rotorua smells like sulphur... but that's because it's like, literally otherworldly.
While it's nice to visit in the summer, I love a winter getaway in Rotorua because it's easy to warm up at one of the hot springs.
Neither Rotorua nor Taupō are culinary destinations - but I've rounded up some decent places to eat and drink when you're in town.
More details about pricing and where to find stuff on my blog: www.runawaytraveller.com/
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