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Northern Light Itinerary


+ You can take extended breaks at any of the points on the tour

+ Most nights you can upgrade to cabins for a small fee and a taste of rural luxury

+ Contact us if you have any questions as we are very flexible 

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B = Breakfast included    L = Lunch included     D = Dinner included      U = upgrade available

GREEN text = optional activity (there are plenty more to try and there's optional walks and rides everyday)

North Island Itinerary

POINT 4: Depart from the “City of Sails”. The beautiful Coromandel Peninsula awaits us so bring your swimming gear. A relaxing afternoon at Cathedral Cove beach, if the tide is right, dig pools and bathe in the thermal springs of Hot Water Beach. Optional sea kayak around dramatic coastlines. Scenic cycle ride to camp from Tairua hill (great downhill parts) We camp near the beach tonight. B/L/D U

POINT 5: Drive or cycle to stunning Whiritoa beach for a swim or forest walk amongst the massive Pohutukawa trees. We continue to Rotorua and its thermal wonders. Optional activities like the head spinning Zorb or the relaxing Polynesian Pools. Cyle ride from camp around the Lake nestled below the dormant but dramatic Mt Tarawera.     B/L/D

POINT 6: A relaxed start at our lake side camp. We visit Wai-O-Tapu, mud pools. Drive on to the impressive Huka Falls. Walk or cycle to the great lakeside setting of Taupo. Optional skydiving, bungy or rock ‘n ropes. Mts Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu dominate the skyline as we journey along the shores of one of the largest crater lakes in the world. Camp in Turangi.     B/L/D U

POINT 7: Chance to try one of the World’s greatest one day walks - the “Tongariro Alpine Crossing”. Alternatively, cycle around the mountain enjoying an inspiring backdrop. After some great exploring we head to our accommodation for recharging and refuelling. B/L/D U

POINT 8: Onto the capital, Wellington, for café culture, good bars, the celebrated Te Papa Museum and the botanical gardens. If your still keen and feeling flush the capital is a great place for some shopping.     B