Itinerary: North Island, NZ

Itinerary: North Island, NZ

North Island, New Zealand

The second half of our New Zealand trip focused on the North Island where we enjoyed acclimating back to seeing more people and proper highways. That being said, this half certainly did not hold back on the adventure! I am so pleased with how this half of the trip turned out and would not change a thing.

ActivityFood
Day 0MorningDepart South Island
Drive to Picton
Picton Ferry at 10:45 AM
AfternoonArrive in Wellington
Check into Airbnb
EveningWeta Workshop TourShed 5
Day 1MorningTe Papa MuseumThe Hanger
Wills Kitchen
AfternoonDrive to Tongariro Pastaria
EveningCheck into Tongariro Park Lodge
Day 2MorningHike Tongariro Alpine Crossing
AfternoonHike Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Evening
Day 3MorningDrive to Taupo  
Skydive Taupo
AfternoonArrive in Rotorua
Spa Thermal Park
Huka Falls Lookout
EveningCheck into AirbnbUrbano Bistro
Day 4MorningHobbiton Tour Hobbiton Cafe
AfternoonSkyline Luge
EveningEat Streets
Day 5MorningRedwoods TreewalkSequoia Eatery
AfternoonWhite Water Rafting Sequoia Eatery
EveningTe Puia Experience
Day 6MorningDrive to Waitomo
Lost World Epic Cave Tour
AfternoonLost World Epic Cave Tour
EveningDrive to Auckland
Check into Airbnb
Day 7MorningDrop off car rental
NZ Wine Pro Tour
AfternoonNZ Wine Pro Tour
EveningExplore AucklandGiapo
Cotto
Day 8MorningAuckland Memorial MuseumParnell Open French Market
AfternoonBus to Airport Wu and You
EveningFlight AKL 7:30PM  
Land LAX 10:35AM
Flight LAX 3:15PM
Land Home

Read the full trip details here!


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