From Auckland to Wellington, discover the heart of the North Island
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Free time, Relaxation / Well-being.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Automne, Hiver.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Auckland ?
The map of your stay "From Auckland to Wellington, discover the heart of the North Island"
Detail of the stay : From Auckland to Wellington, discover the heart of the North Island
How to get there - Auckland
Auckland
Steps: Auckland
Before hitting the road, take advantage of this first day in Auckland to recover slowly from the long trip; visit the beautiful Auckland War Memorial Museum, climb to the top of the Sky Tower to discover the first panorama of the region and then have dinner in the heart of the lively Ponsonby district.
Places of interest : SKY TOWER AUCKLAND WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Waitomo Caves
Steps: Waitomo
Head south to the Waitomo Caves. On the program: abseiling, caving or a simple boat ride under the glittering vaults of glow worms.
Places of interest : WAITOMO MUSEUM OF CAVES
Rotorua
Steps: Rotorua
Take the road that crosses the island in the direction of Rotorua. Smell the first odors of sulphur that herald the geothermal phenomena so characteristic of the region. In the evening, dive into the warm waters of the Polynesian Spa and attend a māori show.
From Waiotapu to Taupō
Steps: Taupo
In Waiotapu, be surprised by the colors of Champagne Pool and admire the awakening of Lady Knox Geyser. Before entering Taupō, drop by Huka Falls.
Places of interest : HUKA FALLS
Full Day Hike - Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Steps: Turangi
Lace up your hiking boots for one of the most beautiful day treks in this country: the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. After 7 to 9 hours of walking through lunar and then lush landscapes, plan to spend the night in the peaceful village of Tūrangi.
Places of interest : TONGARIRO ALPINE CROSSING
Canoeing on the Whanganui River
Steps: Whanganui
No time to breathe! Head for Whanganui for a day of canoeing on a part of the 330 km Whanganui River.
Places of interest : WHANGANUI RIVER
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"From Auckland to Wellington, discover the heart of the North Island"
