New Zealand North Island: 21 Day Road Trip Itinerary
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In this North Island itinerary, we explore must-see highlights — from the powerful Huka Falls in Taupo and the iconic Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula, to the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves that feel straight out of a dream.
Backpacking, campervanning, or planning a couple’s trip — this North Island guide gives you everything you need to plan an unforgettable Aotearoa New Zealand adventure.
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Itinerary:
Day 1
Travel: Fly into Auckland
Activities: Sky Tower
Day 2
Travel: Auckland to Matarangi
Activities: Waiomu, Coromandel Town, Kaipawa viewpoint
Day 3
Travel: Within Coromandel
Activities: New Chums Beach - Car park (233 Mangakahia Road, Whangapoua 3582, New Zealand), Luke's Kitchen
Day 4
Travel: Within Coromandel
Activities: Cathedral Cove - Hahei car park (90/94 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei 3591, New Zealand), Hot water beach - Car park (33 Pye Place, Hot Water Beach 3591, New Zealand)
Day 5
Travel: Matarangi to Rotorua
Activities: Enjoying the ride.
Day 6
Travel: Within Rotorua
Activities: Wai-O-Tapu, Redwoods Treewalk (1 Long Mile Road, Tītokorangi Drive access off Tarawera Road, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand)
Tickets: https://ecom.roller.app/redwoodstreew...
Day 7
Travel: Rotorua to Taupo
Activities: Craters of the Moon, Waipahihi Botanical Reserve
Accommodation: Kowhai Studio inc E-bikes
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/359159...
Day 8
Travel: Within Taupo
Activities: Huka Falls, Huka Falls JetOver boat - Address (200 Karetoto Road, Wairakei, Taupō 3377, New Zealand)
Tours: Hukafalls Jet Boat
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taupo/Wa...
Day 9
Travel: Within Taupo
Activities: Ngātoroirangi Rock Carving, Aratiatia Rapids
Tours: Ernest Kemp cruise
https://www.viator.com/tours/Taupo/Ma...
Day 10
Travel: Taupo to Turangi
Activities: Good weather - Tongariro alpine pass / Bad weather - Taranki Falls&Gollum's Pool
Plan My Walks (https://planmywalk.nz/tracks)
Day 11
Travel: Turangi to Wellington
Activities: Enjoy the ride.
Day 12
Travel: Within Wellington
Activities: Te Papa Museum
Red Snapper * https://www.snapper.co.nz/buying-a-sn...
Day 13
Travel: Within Wellington
Activities: Weta Workshop, Hobbit hideaway filming location, Sky Stadium
Bus Stop location: (Pirie Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand)
Tours: Wētā Workshop Tour https://www.viator.com/tours/Wellingt...
Day 14
Travel: Wellington to New Plymouth
Activities: Enjoy the views.
Day 15
Travel: Within Taranaki
Activities: Pouaki Reflective Tarn Hike - Car park (1869 Mangorei Road, Mangorei 4371, New Zealand)
Day 16
Travel: Within New Plymouth
Activities: New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, Fitzroy Beach, Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
Day 17
Travel: New Plymouth to Otorohanga
Activities: Elephant Rock, The Three Sisters - Car park (Clifton Road, Tongapōrutu 4378, New Zealand)
Day 18
Travel: Otorohanga to Raglan
Activities: Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Tours: Cave Tour Waitomo
https://www.viator.com/tours/Waitomo/...
Day 19
Travel: Within Raglan
Activities: Bridal Veil Falls - Car park (Kawhia Road, Makomako 3895, New Zealand), Ngarunui Beach, Manu Bay
** Byrant Reserve Parking ** (Earles Place, Raglan 3297, New Zealand)
Day 20
Travel: Raglan to Matamata
Activities: Hobbiton
Tours: Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour
https://www.viator.com/tours/North-Is...
Day 21
Travel: Raglan to Auckland
Activities: Fly to explore Christchurch
See you on the South Island.
Timestamps:
00:00 - New Zealand North Island
00:32 - NZ Google Map (Download)
00:40 - Day 1 Auckland
00:46 - Day 2 Matarangi
01:36 - Day 3 New Chums Beach
03:04 - Day 4 Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach
04:31 - Day 5 Rotorua
04:51 - Day 6 Wai-O-Tapu
06:08 - Day 7 Taupo
06:45 - Day 8 Huka Falls
07:45 - Day 9 Taupo Lake
08:55 - Day 10 Tongariro Region
11:00 - Day 11 Wellington
11:20 - Day 12 Te Papa Museum
12:15 - Day 13 Weta Workshop
13:43 - Day 14 New Plymouth
14:06 - Day 15 Mount Taranaki
15:02 - Day 16 New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
15:35 - Day 17 Otorohanga (Elephant Rock and The 3 Sisters)
16:40 - Day 18 Waitomo Glowworm Caves
17:22 - Day 19 Raglan
18:34 - Day 20 Hobbiton
19:21 - Day 21 Auckland