5 days in North Island Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips North Island trip itinerary planner
Start: Auckland
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Tirau
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Putaruru
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Taupo
— 1 night
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Masterton
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Greytown
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Wellington
— 2 nights
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Palmerston North
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Rotorua
— 1 night
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Hamilton
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End: Auckland
Mon, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 3
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Tirau is a small town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand, 50 kilometres southeast of Hamilton. For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Tirau trip planner.
Auckland to Tirau is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. When traveling from Auckland in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Tirau, with highs around 27°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 19°C. On the 30th (Mon), you're off to Putaruru.
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Auckland to Tirau is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. When traveling from Auckland in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Tirau, with highs around 27°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 19°C. On the 30th (Mon), you're off to Putaruru.
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Putāruru is a small town in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Putaruru trip itinerary app.
Putaruru is very close to Tirau. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C. You'll set off for Taupo on the 30th (Mon).
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Putaruru is very close to Tirau. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C. You'll set off for Taupo on the 30th (Mon).
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Taupo — 1 night
Great Cloak of Tia
The resort town of Taupo lies on the banks of Lake Taupo, the largest body of water in the whole of Australasia.Start your trip to Taupo by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.
Drive from Putaruru to Taupo in 1.5 hours. On the 31st (Tue), you're off to Masterton.
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Masterton is a large town in the Wellington Region of New Zealand and the seat of the Masterton District . On the 31st (Tue), see the interesting displays at The Pointon Collection.
To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Masterton road trip planner.
You can drive from Taupo to Masterton in 4.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Masterton can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Greytown.
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To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Masterton road trip planner.
You can drive from Taupo to Masterton in 4.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Masterton can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Greytown.
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Greytown, population 2,001, is a town in the Wairarapa region of New Zealand, in the lower North Island. On the 31st (Tue), awaken your taste buds at Martinborough Wine Tours and then do a tasting at Haythornthwaite Wines.
For maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Greytown online route builder.
Greytown is very close to Masterton. In January, daily temperatures in Greytown can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car to Wellington.
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For maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Greytown online route builder.
Greytown is very close to Masterton. In January, daily temperatures in Greytown can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can go by car to Wellington.
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Wellington — 2 nights
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Harbour Capital
Wellington, the world's southernmost capital city and New Zealand's second most populous urban area, combines the nation's rugged history and nature with its modern and cosmopolitan present.On the 1st (Wed), identify plant and animal life at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, then admire the landmark architecture of Old St Paul's, then take a memorable ride with Wellington Cable Car, and finally examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Wellington travel route planner.
Getting from Greytown to Wellington by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. January in Wellington sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Palmerston North.
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Palmerston North is a city in the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Manawatu-Wanganui region. For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Palmerston North online sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Wellington to Palmerston North in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Wellington, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Palmerston North, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 19°C. On the 2nd (Thu), you're off to Rotorua.
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You can drive from Wellington to Palmerston North in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Wellington, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Palmerston North, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 19°C. On the 2nd (Thu), you're off to Rotorua.
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Rotorua — 1 night
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Sulphur City
Surrounded by lakes and featuring impressive areas of geothermal landscape, the city of Rotorua offers an otherwordly landscape and a welcoming, peaceful environment, with the culture of the native Maori people very much in the foreground.On the 2nd (Thu), don't miss a visit to Fancy Meow Cat Cafe and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Te Puia.
To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Rotorua driving holiday site.
You can drive from Palmerston North to Rotorua in 4.5 hours. Traveling from Palmerston North in February, you will find days in Rotorua are somewhat warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive to Hamilton.
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On the banks of the Waikato River lies Hamilton, a pretty, active city on North Island.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms and then take in nature's colorful creations at Hamilton Gardens.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Hamilton trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Rotorua to Hamilton takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive back home.
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