35 Activities
New Zealand North Island Road Trip: Exploring the Land of Geysers and Hobbits
Starts from
Auckland
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
35
Duration
4 days
Length
539 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Auckland
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
539 mi
Anna Varfolomyeyeva
Travel Expert
- Plunge into the blue magic of the glowworms of the cave lake.
- Test the strength in hiking to the volcanic emerald lake.
- Relax in the Rotorua natural hot springs.
- Visit the Hobbits in their village, located on the incredible landscapes.
On this journey, you explore the central part of the North Island.
It will be four days full of bright changing pictures: from hiking to the volcanic lake to feasting in the Hobbit village and relaxing in natural hot springs.
This trip is perfect for the New Zealand summer: from December to February. Although of course, the journey is possible at any time of the year. Just check the weather and road conditions before you go. The weather in New Zealand changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain protection, hiking boots, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. It will also not be superfluous to take a small refrigerator in the car, as it is convenient to always have a small snack and chilled drinks with you.
This trip is perfect for the New Zealand summer: from December to February. Although of course, the journey is possible at any time of the year. Just check the weather and road conditions before you go. The weather in New Zealand changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain protection, hiking boots, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. It will also not be superfluous to take a small refrigerator in the car, as it is convenient to always have a small snack and chilled drinks with you.
On this journey, you explore the central part of the North Island.
It will be four days full of bright changing pictures: from hiking to the volcanic lake to feasting in the Hobbit village and relaxing in natural hot springs.
This trip is perfect for the New Zealand summer: from December to February. Although of course, the journey is possible at any time of the year. Just check the weather and road conditions before you go. The weather in New Zealand changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain protection, hiking boots, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. It will also not be superfluous to take a small refrigerator in the car, as it is convenient to always have a small snack and chilled drinks with you.
This trip is perfect for the New Zealand summer: from December to February. Although of course, the journey is possible at any time of the year. Just check the weather and road conditions before you go. The weather in New Zealand changes several times a day. So don't forget to bring wind and rain protection, hiking boots, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. It will also not be superfluous to take a small refrigerator in the car, as it is convenient to always have a small snack and chilled drinks with you.
Anna Varfolomyeyeva
Travel Expert
- Plunge into the blue magic of the glowworms of the cave lake.
- Test the strength in hiking to the volcanic emerald lake.
- Relax in the Rotorua natural hot springs.
- Visit the Hobbits in their village, located on the incredible landscapes.
Travel itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
215 mi
Explore Magic Glowworms Caves and Hugging Alpacas
On the first day, you got a new tea-taste experience at the tea terrace that refreshes and charges your body. Then, deep in the cave magic atmosphere and learn a bit about the unique habitats of some New Zealand - glowworms who shimmed in the dark like stars. On the way to Tongariro park, you have a chance to feed and hug the cutest alpaca.
21:00
7 Activities
Day 2
103 mi13 mi
Hike Mount Tongariro and Volcano Emerald Lake
After a hearty breakfast, get ready for a good physical activity today - hiking a volcano, in the crater of which a prize awaits you - a gorgeous view of Emerald Lake.
Alpine Сrossing Tongariro is considered the best one-day trekking route in New Zealand.
The best time to do this hiking is from October to April.
It's better to start earlier to avoid crowds and heat.
Be sure to bring snacks, drinking water - minimum 2 liters per person, hats, sun protection, and hiking boots. Be ready to change the weather quickly and take your warm and waterproof layers, and windproof jacket. You can check the full list of preparation here
Before the trip, be sure to check the weather forecast for Tongariro Alpine Crossing here
22:00
10 Activities
Day 3
56 mi0.2 mi
Discover the Wonderland of Wai-O-Tapu and Walk Through the Magical Sequoia Forest
The third day of new impressions is coming up.
Today's program includes a plunge into the roar of Huka Falls, exploring the wonderland of geysers of Wai-o-Tapu, soaking up the natural holes of Kerosene Creek, and finally walking along the magic Redwood Treewalk at night.
22:10
11 Activities
Day 4
166 mi0.4 mi3 mi
Zip-Line Emotions for the Breakfast and a Glass of Ale for Lunch in the Hobbit Village
Today's final day of the trip you can start not only with a cup of coffee but with the bright zip-line emotions of a Canopy tour, then continue with many emerald beautiful springs forest walk, and end with a visit to the Hobbit village and tasting their ale.
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