New Zealand · 9 days · 1,500 km · Loop
Northland + Bay of Islands + Cape Reinga — NZ's northern tip
Cape Reinga (where Tasman meets Pacific), Ninety Mile Beach, Bay of Islands (dolphins, Hole in the Rock), historic Russell, Waipoua Forest (ancient kauris including Tane Mahuta). Warm north and culturally alive Maori communities.
Highlights
- Cape Reinga lighthouse
- Ninety Mile Beach 4WD bus
- Bay of Islands cruise
- Hole in the Rock
- Russell historic town
- Tane Mahuta kauri
- Waipoua Forest
- Hokianga Harbour sunset
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Auckland → Whangarei
Auckland → Whangarei · 160 km
Overnight: Whangarei TOP10
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Day 2
Whangarei → Paihia (Bay of Islands)
Whangarei → Paihia · 80 km
Overnight: Bay of Islands Holiday Park
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Day 3
Bay of Islands cruise + Russell
Paihia · 20 km
Overnight: Bay of Islands Holiday Park
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Day 4
Paihia → Kaitaia
Paihia → Kaitaia · 130 km
Overnight: Kaitaia TOP10
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Day 5
Cape Reinga + Ninety Mile Beach
Kaitaia · 220 km
Overnight: Kaitaia TOP10
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Day 6
Kaitaia → Hokianga (Opononi)
Kaitaia → Opononi · 130 km
Overnight: Opononi Beach Holiday Park
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Day 7
Waipoua Forest + Tane Mahuta → Dargaville
Opononi → Dargaville · 100 km
Overnight: Dargaville Holiday Park
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Day 8
Dargaville → Matakohe → Auckland
Dargaville → Auckland · 200 km
Overnight: Auckland Top 10 North Shore
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Day 9
Auckland drop-off
Auckland · 10 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.