Northern Scenic Route

13 days/12 nights - Auckland to Wellington

Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Day 2: Auckland to Tutukaka
(103 miles, 3hrs) Must See & Do – Dive the Poor Knights slands, Cave Rider excursion with Dive! Tutukaka.

Day 3: Tutukaka to Northland
(96 miles, 3hrs)

Day 4: Day of Leisure in Northland
Must See & Do – Cape Brett Hole in the Rock, Swim with the Dolphins, Golf at Carrington

Day 5: Northland to Hokianga
(110 miles, 3hrs 10mins) Must See & Do – Footprints night time tour of the Waipoua Forest, Tane Mahuta – NZ’s largest Kauri tree

Day 6: Hokianga to Auckland
(113 miles, 3hrs 5mins) Must See & Do – Kauri Museum, Matakohe

Day 7: Auckland to Rotorua
(146 miles, 3hrs 50mins) Must See & Do – Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo

Day 8: Day at Leisure in Rotorua
Must See & Do – Helicopter scenic flight and landing on White Island, 4WD Bush Safari (self-drive)

Day 9: Day at Leisure in Rotorua
Must See & Do – Te Puia, Luge ride at the top of the Skyline Gondola, Night time tour of Rainbow Springs

Day 10: Rotorua to Gisborne
(170 miles, 4hrs 50mins) Must See & Do – Guided tour of Whangara to see where "Whale Rider" was filmed

Day 11: Gisborne to Napier
(137 miles, 3hrs 25mins)

Day 12: Day at Leisure in Napier
Must See & Do – Cycling tour of the Hawkes Bay Vineyards, Art Deco walking tour of Napier

Day 13: Taupo to Kapiti Coast & Wellington
(200 miles, 4hrs 30mins) Must See & Do – Tongariro National Park and Mt Ruapehu