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NEW ZEALAND NORTH ISLAND ROAD TRI From the stunning sandy beaches of the Hawke's Bay region to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Taupo, the North Island well and truly delivers on breathtaking landmarks. Add in some spectacular volcanos, steamy hot springs, invigorating mud baths, awe-inspiring geysers, and you have yourself a dream North Island trip. == 6 @ © Trip Length Distance Driving Time VONTER BGs Gir 45 days 944km 12h 50m An ideal summer trip taking in New Zealand's “winterless” Northland region. Check out the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds near Paihia in the Bay of Islands and take the 15-minute boat ride across the bay to Russell, New Zealand's earliest European settlement. Your journey then takes you north to New Zealand's northernmost tip, Cape Reinga, where you can observe the sea currents formed by the collision of the Paci Ocean and the Tasman Sea. Your trip southward takes you to Hokianga Harbour at the edge of the Tasman Sea, which the local Ngapuhi iwi (tribe) claims was the point where New Zealand's first discoverer, Kupe, landed his waka (seagoing canoe). Your return journey to Auckland takes you through the Waipoua Forest, home to massive kauri trees. Trip Length Distance Driving Time MIGHTY WAIKATO 3-4 days 569km 7h 30m This roundtrip takes you through the Waikato region through to the thrilling Waitomo Caves, an underworld of stalactites, stalagmites and glow worms. Next stop is the Hobbiton Movie Set Tours near Matamata where you can explore the Shire as depicted in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. From there your epic journey takes you around the beachy paradise of Coromandel Peninsula. Highlights here include a low-tide stop off at Hot Water Beach where you can dig a hole in the sand and create your own geothermal pool to bathe in; and Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) where a short coastal trail leads you to a spectacular cavernous archway in the cliff leading to the next beach — H @ © NORTH ISLAND EXPRESS Trip Length Distance Driving Time ee 4-5 days 77\km 9h 40m This trip spans nearly the length of the North Island, from the urban hub of Auckland, to the vibrant heart of Maoritanga (Maori culture and traditions) and geothermal wonders of Rotorua, through Lake Taupo, the Hawke's Bay region’s wine country to Napier, before finishing up in the world's coolest capital, Wellington. Be sure to check out Taupo's thunderous Huka Falls, Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village and the seasonal local produce in Hawke's Bay — it's up there with the wine! VOLCANIC ROUNDTRIPS Trip Length Distance Driving Time ss 4-5 days 500km 6h 30m This road trip takes you around some of the North Island's top volcanic wonders. From Wellington, head north up the wildly hilly four-lane expressway to the Kapiti Coast and through the broad plains of the Manawatu region, Here you have the option of taking one of three great four-hour (driving) detours. Head north up State Highway One through the Desert Road (don’t worry, it's sealed) to the spectacular volcanic landscapes of the Central Plateau, Here a day-hike along the Tongariro Alpine Crossing lets you experience all the snap-worthy wonder of the area including the iconic Emerald Lakes.Alternatively, you can head north-west and follow the coast to the Taranaki region, which is defined by the iconic Mount Taranaki, a dormant volcano that created the North Island's western tip. Keen hikers can enjoy the many trails through Egmont National Park that surrounds the mountain. If you're keen for the scenic route back to Wellington, a third detour heads east out of Palmerston North, past the turbines of New Zealand's largest windfarm, and into the rolling farmland of the Wairarapa region, home to Martinborough’s world-class vineyards and Greytown's thriving café and gallery scene. Images: Miles Holden / Graeme Murray / Adventure HQ.
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