North Island of New Zealand Itinerary

New Zealand North Island Itinerary: Options for 5 Days to 2 Weeks

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If you are planning your New Zealand North Island itinerary, there are a lot of things to consider. Not only do you have to consider how much time you have available, but your travel interests will have a big impact on where to go and what to do. In this guide, we list multiple ways to plan your New Zealand …

North Island New Zealand

30 Amazing Things to Do on the North Island of New Zealand

Julie New Zealand 2 Comments

Cruise the Bay of Islands, go blackwater rafting, spend a day on beautiful Waiheke Island, go sandboarding, hike the spectacular Tongariro Alpine Crossing, see glowworms and kiwi birds, visit Hobbiton, and explore the geothermal areas around Rotorua and Taupo…these are all things to do on the North Island of New Zealand. There is something here for everyone. Sample some of …

Lake Taupo

20 Amazing Things to Do in Taupō (+ Map, Photos & Tips)

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Sitting on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand is the small town of Taupō. Cruising the lake, mountain biking, hiking, skydiving, and jet boat riding top the list of things to do in Taupō. There are also geothermal areas to explore, thermal pools and spas to visit, and waterfalls to photograph. So far, we have visited …

New Zealand Itinerary

New Zealand Itinerary: 3 Week North & South Island Road Trip

Julie Itinerary, New Zealand 59 Comments

New Zealand…this is the land of fiords, volcanoes, black sand beaches, glaciers, glowworms, hot springs, and breathtaking landscapes. On this New Zealand itinerary, you can road trip through one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Along the way, go hiking, test your wits and go bungy jumping, go wine tasting, and much, much more. It’s no secret that …