North Island Beaches to Mountains + Waterfalls - 9 Day Itinerary

Rach Stewart - (rachstewartnz)
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Rach Stewart
What you’ll do

This itinerary is the ultimate way to experience some of the best North Island beaches, mountains and waterfalls on a 9 day journey across the upper and central North Island, a route I have taken on many of my own personal photography trips. The photos speak for themselves and I can't think of a better way to explore the white sandy coastlines of the North Island as well as the volcanic and mountainous terrain of the Central Plateau than by going to these favourite spots of mine.

This adventure will take you from Auckland to the incredible coastal Coromandel Region, down to the Bay of Plenty, then on to volcanic regions of Rotorua and Taupo, across to the Central Plateau mountains, back up to the magical little town of Raglan stopping by Hobbiton on the way, and then finishing in Auckland covering some of the most incredible photo locations New Zealand has to offer.

This itinerary is designed if you are travelling in a campervan or self driving on a budget.

Day Total

216,3 km (134,4 mi)

3 h 37 min

Start your journey by collecting your rental car and/or camper (if required) and heading to the supermarket to grab food supplies. It is usually cheaper to shop in the bigger cities like Auckland.

1

Britz Campervans Auckland
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Explore NZ by camper from Auckland
Categoria
noleggio auto
Est. Price
$
Direzione

3 km (1,9 mi)

6 min

2

Omega Rental Cars - Auckland Airport Car Hire
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Car rental from Auckland Airport
Categoria
noleggio auto
Est. Price
$
Direzione

Although we are starting in Auckland, we're actually going to drive out of the city and head to Coromandel and experience Auckland on the way back.

Drive to Waiau Falls Coromandel (2 hours 40 minutes)

3

Waiau Falls Coromandel
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Stunning waterfall in the Coromandel
Categoria
cascata
Direzione

After checking out the falls head to the Waiau Kauri Trees (5 min)

4

Waiau Kauri Grove Coromandel
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Majestic kauri giants in forest
Categoria
giro turistico
Direzione

Head to The Pepper Tree for lunch

5

Pepper Tree Restaurant and Bar Coromandel
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Fresh seafood & modern NZ cuisine
Categoria
ristorante
Est. Price
$$
Tipo di ristorante
Qualunque
Direzione

For the afternoon head to Whangapoua (25 mins from Coromandel Town) to check out the beach. Take the walk over to New Chums Beach. Be sure to stop at the New Chums Beach lookout on the way back for sunset.

6

Whangapoua Beach Coromandel
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Stunning beach with crystal-clear waters
Categoria
giro turistico
Direzione

1,5 km (0,9 mi)

2 min

7

New Chums Beach Coromandel
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Spectacular secluded beach and lookout
Categoria
punto fotografico
Direzione

Check in to your accommodation at either Whangapoua, Matarangi or Kuaotunu (all within 30 minutes)

8

Whangapoua Holiday Park Coromandel
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Camping and campervan parking near New Chums
Categoria
campeggio
Est. Price
$
Direzione

8 km (5 mi)

6 min

9

Coromandel Luxury Escapes Matarangi
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Boutique glamping by the water
Categoria
Hotel
Est. Price
$$$
Direzione

5,6 km (3,5 mi)

5 min

10

Kuaotunu Campground Coromandel
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Relaxing holiday on NZ's coast
Categoria
campeggio
Est. Price
$
Direzione

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