20 days in North Island Itinerary
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Auckland
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Whangarei
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Paihia
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Kaitaia
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Opononi
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Auckland
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Coromandel
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Tauranga
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Rotorua
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Taupo
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Napier
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Wellington
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Whanganui
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New Plymouth
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Hamilton
— 1 night
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Auckland
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City of Sails
To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Auckland trip itinerary builder app.
The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Auckland. In May, daily temperatures in Auckland can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. On the 29th (Mon), you'll travel to Whangarei.
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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Auckland. In May, daily temperatures in Auckland can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. On the 29th (Mon), you'll travel to Whangarei.
Find places to stay May 29 — 30:
Whangarei — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): admire the natural beauty at Whangarei Quarry Gardens, then don't miss a visit to Mount Parihaka War Memorial, and then hike along Bream Head Coast Walks.
To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Whangarei road trip planning site.
Getting from Auckland to Whangarei by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to drive to Paihia.
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To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Whangarei road trip planning site.
Getting from Auckland to Whangarei by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to drive to Paihia.
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Paihia — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): admire all the interesting features of Waitangi Treaty Grounds, then stop by Paihia Bookshop, and then discover the deep blue sea with She's a Lady Sailing Adventures.
For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Paihia online travel route builder.
Getting from Whangarei to Paihia by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Kaitaia.
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For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Paihia online travel route builder.
Getting from Whangarei to Paihia by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Kaitaia.
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Kaitaia — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): trek along Lake Ngatu Track, enjoy the sand and surf at Ninety Mile Beach, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Sand Safaris Cape Reinga 90 Mile Beach Tours.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Kaitaia tour app.
You can drive from Paihia to Kaitaia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Opononi.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Kaitaia tour app.
You can drive from Paihia to Kaitaia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Opononi.
Find places to stay May 31 — Jun 1:
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Opononi — 1 night
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On the 1st (Thu), go for a walk through Waimamaku Coastal Track, take a peaceful walk through Waipoua Forest, then trek along Tane Mahuta Walk, then identify plant and animal life at Yakas Walk, and finally appreciate the history behind Opo the Dolphin Statue.
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Traveling by car from Kaitaia to Opononi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Auckland.
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Traveling by car from Kaitaia to Opononi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Auckland.
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Auckland — 3 nights
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City of Sails
Enjoy Auckland some more: don't miss a visit to Sky Tower, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, learn about all things military at Auckland Museum, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
For reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Auckland trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Opononi to Auckland takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Coromandel.
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For reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Auckland trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Opononi to Auckland takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Coromandel.
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Coromandel — 1 night
On the 5th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Waiau Kauri Grove, then see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and then don't miss a visit to The 309 Road.
Start your trip to Coromandel by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.
Traveling by car from Auckland to Coromandel takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Auckland in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Coromandel, with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Tauranga.
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Start your trip to Coromandel by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.
Traveling by car from Auckland to Coromandel takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Auckland in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Coromandel, with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Tauranga.
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Tauranga — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Hairy Maclary & Friends Tauranga Waterfront Sculpture, then stroll through Pilot Bay, then stroll through Mount Maunganui Base Track, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Mount Hot Pools.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Tauranga trip builder app.
Traveling by car from Coromandel to Tauranga takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In June, daytime highs in Tauranga are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Rotorua.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Tauranga trip builder app.
Traveling by car from Coromandel to Tauranga takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. In June, daytime highs in Tauranga are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 1 night
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Sulphur City
Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): test the waters at a local thermal spa, trot along with a tour on horseback, then don't miss a visit to Te Puia, and finally learn about winemaking at Volcanic Hills Winery.
For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Rotorua online trip planner.
You can drive from Tauranga to Rotorua in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Rotorua, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Taupo.
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For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Rotorua online trip planner.
You can drive from Tauranga to Rotorua in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June in Rotorua, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Taupo.
Find places to stay Jun 7 — 8:
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Taupo — 2 nights
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Great Cloak of Tia
Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): explore the activities along Lake Taupo, then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, and then cool off at Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Fri): have fun at Huka Prawn Park, get interesting insight from Tours, shop like a local with Lava Glass, look for gifts at Huka Honey Hive, then explore the galleries of Deciduus & Santie, and finally admire the sheer force of Huka Falls Walkway.
For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Taupo itinerary planning app.
Drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Napier.
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For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Taupo itinerary planning app.
Drive from Rotorua to Taupo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Napier.
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Napier — 1 night
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On the 10th (Sat), indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area and then take some stellar pictures from Bluff Hill Lookout.
For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Napier sightseeing planning site.
Drive from Taupo to Napier in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Wellington.
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For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Napier sightseeing planning site.
Drive from Taupo to Napier in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Wellington.
Find places to stay Jun 10 — 11:
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Wellington — 3 nights
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Harbour Capital
Wellington is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, identify plant and animal life at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and ponder the world of politics at New Zealand Parliament.
For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Wellington trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Napier to Wellington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can drive to Whanganui.
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For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Wellington trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Napier to Wellington in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can drive to Whanganui.
Find places to stay Jun 11 — 14:
Whanganui — 1 day
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Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Wanganui Winter Garden, contemplate the waterfront views at Virginia Lake, then take in nature's colorful creations at Bason Botanic Gardens, and finally don't miss a visit to Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Whanganui visit planner.
You can drive from Wellington to Whanganui in 3 hours. Traveling from Wellington in June, plan for a bit warmer nights in Whanganui, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to New Plymouth.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Whanganui visit planner.
You can drive from Wellington to Whanganui in 3 hours. Traveling from Wellington in June, plan for a bit warmer nights in Whanganui, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to New Plymouth.
Find places to stay Jun 14 — 15:
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New Plymouth — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): get advice or help at Puke Ariki, take in the exciting artwork at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery / Len Lye Centre, then go for a walk through New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, and finally examine the collection at Richmond Cottage.
For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the New Plymouth trip planner.
Traveling by car from Whanganui to New Plymouth takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Hamilton.
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For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the New Plymouth trip planner.
Traveling by car from Whanganui to New Plymouth takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Hamilton.
Find places to stay Jun 14 — 16:
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Hamilton — 1 night
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Tron
Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): get to know the resident critters at Hamilton Zoo, then admire the natural beauty at Hamilton Gardens, and then walk around Hamilton Lake Domain.
To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Hamilton trip planning app.
You can fly from New Plymouth to Hamilton in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Auckland.
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To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Hamilton trip planning app.
You can fly from New Plymouth to Hamilton in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Auckland.
Find places to stay Jun 16 — 17:
Highlights from your trip
City of Sails
On the 17th (Sat), stop by Pauanesia.
To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Auckland vacation tool.
You can drive from Hamilton to Auckland in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Auckland vacation tool.
You can drive from Hamilton to Auckland in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train.
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