Destination
North Island
Subtropical north, geothermal country, rolling farmland and coastlines that change with the light. Cities are compact; the best bits are often a detour.
What people usually build in
- Bay of Islands
- Coromandel
- Rotorua / Taupō
- Hawke's Bay
- Wellington
Our honest note
Auckland to Wellington is a full day on the road, and the motorways don't tell the real story. We route you through the places worth stopping for.
When to go
September to May for warmest weather; July to August for winter sun escapes.