The Magic of the North Island & the Charm of the South Island

Day 1 Auckland – Bay of Islands (285 km) Collect your hire car in Auckland and enjoy a scenic drive to the Bay of Islands.

Day 2 Bay of Islands Time to discover the dream beaches and bays. We recommend a boat trip.

Day 3 Bay of Islands – Coromandel Peninsula (420 km) Drive to the Coromandel Peninsula, where you spend a relaxing afternoon.

Days 4 - 5 Coromandel Peninsula – Rotorua (250 km) Drive along the Bay of Plenty to Rotorua. The day is yours to enjoy at leisure. The capital of Maori culture and thermal springs offers a wealth of excursion options.

Days 6 - 7 Rotorua – Gisborne (300 km) A fascinating drive and beautiful beaches await you today.

Day 8 Gisborne – Hawkes Bay (220 km) Following the coast, you reach Hawkes Bay, where you spend two nights in this beautiful region.

Day 9 Hawkes Bay – Wellington (325 km) You pass through fertile farmland and wine-growing areas before reaching Wellington.

Day 10 Wellington Return your hire car. End of the trip or individual extension.