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Auckland, New Zealand
Pick up your campervan.
Attractions: Explore the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Sky Tower, and Viaduct Harbour.
Activities:
- summit mount eden.
- Take a day trip to Waiheke Island for wineries and beaches
- visit the black sand beaches of Piha and Muriwai.
Overnight in a campground near the city or in Takapuna for a coastal vibe.
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Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
Drive to Coromandel (approx. 2.5 hrs)
Attractions: Hot Water Beach (dig your own hot spring), Cathedral Cove (stunning coastal hike).
Activities:
-Walk the Pinnacles Track (overnight option available).
- Taiura whangamata
- hot water beach
- hahei
- cathedral cove (hike I think)
- whitianga
Overnight near Hahei or Whitianga.
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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Rotorua, New Zealand
Drive to Rotorua (approx. 3 hrs).
Attractions: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Te Puia for geysers and Māori culture.
Activities:
- Redwood Forest Treewalk
- soak in Polynesian Spa, explore geothermal parks.
- luge
- mt tarawera
Overnight in a campervan park with thermal pools.
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Taupō, New Zealand
Drive to Taupō (approx. 1 hr).
Attractions: Huka Falls, Lake Taupō.
Activities: Skydive or relax at Spa Thermal Park.
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Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Day 8: Drive to Tongariro (approx. 1.5 hrs).
Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (a must-do, 19.4 km, one of NZ’s best day hikes).
Overnight in Whakapapa Village.
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Napier, New Zealand
Drive to Napier (approx. 4 hrs).
Attractions: Art Deco architecture, Te Mata Peak.
Activities: Winery tours and cycling through vineyards.
Overnight at a Napier campervan site.
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Wellington, New Zealand
Drive to Wellington (approx. 4 hrs).
Attractions: Te Papa Museum, Mount Victoria Lookout, Cuba Street.
Activities: Enjoy craft beers, coffee, and explore the waterfront.
Overnight near the city.
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Marlborough District, New Zealand
Take the Interislander ferry to Picton (approx. 3 hrs).
Drive to Blenheim (approx. 30 mins).
Attractions: Marlborough wine region.
Activities: Wine tasting and vineyard tours.
Overnight in Blenheim.
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Kaikoura Beach, New Zealand
whale watching!!!
Dolphin swimming
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Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
Drive to Kaiteriteri (approx. 3 hrs).
Attractions: Golden beaches, lush forests.
Activities: Kayaking, hiking (Abel Tasman Coast Track), or a water taxi to secluded spots.
Overnight near Kaiteriteri.
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Punakaiki, New Zealand
Drive to Punakaiki (approx. 4.5 hrs).
Attractions: Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.
Activities: Coastal walks and exploring Paparoa National Park.
Overnight near Punakaiki.
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Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
Drive to Franz Josef (approx. 3 hrs).
Attractions: Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
Activities: Guided glacier hike or heli-hike, explore Lake Matheson.
Overnight in Franz Josef village.
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Wānaka, New Zealand
Drive to Wanaka (approx. 4.5 hrs).
Attractions: Lake Wanaka, “That Wanaka Tree.”
Activities: Hike Roy’s Peak (6-8 hrs), explore Mount Aspiring National Park.
Overnight in Wanaka.
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Arrowtown, New Zealand
Drive to Arrowtown (approx. 2 hrs).
Attractions: Historic gold mining village.
Activities: Walk the Arrow River Trail, enjoy local eateries.
Overnight near Arrowtown.
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Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Drive to Te Anau (approx. 2 hrs).
Attractions: Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound.
Activities: Cruise Milford Sound, hike parts of the Kepler Track.
Overnight in Te Anau.
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Return to Queenstown for last-minute activities or relaxation.
Drop off your campervan.
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Mount Cook, New Zealand
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Canterbury, New Zealand
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Akaroa, New Zealand
3rd = swimming with dolphins
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Christchurch, New Zealand