5 days in North Island Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips North Island journey 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
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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 more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Tirau trip itinerary maker website.
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 little chillier with lows around 19°C. On the 31st (Tue), you'll travel 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 little chillier with lows around 19°C. On the 31st (Tue), you'll travel to Putaruru.
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Putāruru is a small town in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. Find out how to plan Putaruru trip without stress by asking Klarna Trips to help create an itinerary.
Putaruru is just a short distance from Tirau. In January, daily temperatures in Putaruru can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. You'll set off for Taupo on the 31st (Tue).
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Putaruru is just a short distance from Tirau. In January, daily temperatures in Putaruru can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. You'll set off for Taupo on the 31st (Tue).
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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.To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Taupo driving holiday planning app.
Traveling by car from Putaruru to Taupo takes 1.5 hours. You'll set off for Masterton on the 1st (Wed).
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Masterton is a large town in the Wellington Region of New Zealand and the seat of the Masterton District . Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): examine the collection at The Pointon Collection.
To find maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Masterton trip builder website.
Getting from Taupo to Masterton by car takes about 4.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 17°C. On the 1st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Greytown.
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To find maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Masterton trip builder website.
Getting from Taupo to Masterton by car takes about 4.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 17°C. On the 1st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): indulge your senses at Martinborough Wine Tours and then learn about winemaking at Haythornthwaite Wines.
To find photos and other tourist information, go to the Greytown itinerary tool.
Greytown is very close to Masterton. February in Greytown sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive to Wellington.
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To find photos and other tourist information, go to the Greytown itinerary tool.
Greytown is very close to Masterton. February in Greytown sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to drive 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.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, admire the landmark architecture of Old St Paul's, then catch a ride on Wellington Cable Car, and finally examine the collection at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Wellington trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Greytown to Wellington in 1.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) 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. To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Palmerston North vacation builder app.
Drive from Wellington to Palmerston North in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Wellington in February: highs in Palmerston North hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 19°C. You'll set off for Rotorua on the 3rd (Fri).
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Drive from Wellington to Palmerston North in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Wellington in February: highs in Palmerston North hover around 19°C, while lows dip to 19°C. You'll set off for Rotorua on the 3rd (Fri).
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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.Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): make a trip to Fancy Meow Cat Cafe and then witness a stunning natural landmark at Te Puia.
For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Rotorua trip planner.
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 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Hamilton.
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On the banks of the Waikato River lies Hamilton, a pretty, active city on North Island.On the 4th (Sat), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms and then walk around Hamilton Gardens.
To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Hamilton day trip planning tool.
Traveling by car from Rotorua to Hamilton takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.
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