Hamilton - New Plymouth - Palmerston North

Overview

You’ll see a lot of New Zealand’s rural heartland with this itinerary. In the river city of Hamilton you can relax on a paddle steamer trip or a walk in beautiful gardens. At Waitomo Caves you’ll go below ground to discover a totally different kind of landscape – stalactites, stalagmites and glow worms. Wild surf beaches are a feature of the road to New Plymouth, a city known for its art galleries and rhododendron parks. The perfect snow cone of Mt Taranaki will watch over you as you drive inland to Palmerston North – stretch your legs on Wanganui’s heritage walk to break the trip.

Route Summary