New Zealand · 6 days · 700 km · One-way
Tongariro and Whanganui — North Island volcanic heart 6 days
North Island one-way through volcanic centre. Auckland, Waitomo (glow worm caves), Tongariro NP (Crossing), Whanganui River Road, Wellington. For hikers and Maori culture lovers.
Start: Auckland · End: Wellington · December to March (best for Crossing). · Difficulty: moderate
Highlights
- Waitomo glow worms
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Mount Ngauruhoe
- Whakapapa
- Whanganui River Road
- Jerusalem Maori settlement
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Auckland → Waitomo
Auckland → Waitomo · 200 km
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Day 2
Waitomo → Tongariro NP
Waitomo → Whakapapa Village · 220 km
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Day 3
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Whakapapa Village · 50 km
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Day 4
Whakapapa → Pipiriki (Whanganui)
Whakapapa Village → Pipiriki · 130 km
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Day 5
Whanganui River Road → Wanganui city
Pipiriki → Wanganui · 80 km
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Day 6
Wanganui → Wellington (drop-off)
Wanganui → Wellington · 200 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.