Tick off all the items on your New Zealand bucket list with these popular itineraries.

Whether you're travelling the north, south, east, or west of New Zealand, there are countless highlights to choose from. Make your trip planning easier with these itineraries. Each one covers the top things to see and do in regions around the country. 

Refine your selection to find the perfect itinerary

Destination

Duration

Interests

  1. Auckland to Wellington via Taupō

    Food & wine  —  Hot pools & health spas  —  Volcanic/Geothermal

    Food & wine  —  Hot pools & health spas  —  Volcanic/Geothermal

    10 Days

    Wellington > Napier > Taupō

    Experience geothermal areas, arts and culture and food and wine as you drive from Auckland through the centre of the North Island to Wellington. Find out more about this epic 10 day itinerary through the centre of the North Island.

  1. A Halfling's Ramble - 1 Week in Middle‑earth™

    Home of Middle‑earth™  —  Māori culture  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Walking & hiking

    Home of Middle‑earth™  —  Māori culture  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Walking & hiking

    7 Days — 1153 km

    Auckland > Rotorua > Wellington

    Most hobbits don’t like to stray too far from home. This week-long Middle‑earth™ itinerary is the perfect length in which to experience some of the North Island's best attractions.

  1. Fly-fishing in the North Island Itinerary

    Nature & wildlife  —  Volcanic/Geothermal  —  Water activities

    Nature & wildlife  —  Volcanic/Geothermal  —  Water activities

    7 Days — 690 km

    Auckland > Taupō > Rotorua

    Central Plateau in New Zealand's North Island is legendary for its big rainbow trout. Some of the best fishing spots are to be found off the beaten track.

  1. Volcanic Loop Highway

    Home of Middle‑earth™  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Volcanic/Geothermal  —  Walking & hiking

    Home of Middle‑earth™  —  Nature & wildlife  —  Volcanic/Geothermal  —  Walking & hiking

    6 - 7 Days

    Auckland > Rotorua > Ruapehu

    Discover some of the North Island’s most unique features on this Volcanic Loop Highway.