From Picton to Queenstown via the West Coast This South Island itinerary is designed for travellers who want to explore the route at a relaxed and rewarding pace. Beginning in Picton, the journey winds through the sunlit vineyards of Marlborough before travelling west through the coastal communities of Havelock, Nelson and the gateway to Abel […]
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Auckland to Wellington via the East Coast This itinerary follows a scenic route from Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland to Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington, travelling down the eastern side of the North Island through coastal towns, farming regions and well-known food and wine areas. The journey begins along the eastern edge of the Hauraki Gulf, passing
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Auckland to Wellington via Northland This itinerary begins in Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland before travelling north through Te Tai Tokerau – Northland, then following a long scenic route south through the centre of the island to Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington. The journey first heads north to the harbour town of Dargaville and the wild coastline
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Auckland to Wellington This itinerary follows a scenic route from Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland to Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington, travelling through many of the regions that shape everyday life across Te Ika-a-Māui. The journey begins along the eastern edge of the Hauraki Gulf, passing through small coastal towns such as Clevedon, Thames and the Coromandel
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Wellington to Auckland – While this guide follows the journey from Wellington to Auckland, the route works just as well in reverse if you are travelling south. This itinerary follows a scenic route from Te Whanganui-a-Tara – Wellington to Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland, travelling through some of the most character-filled regions of the lower North
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From Auckland through the eastern edge of the North Island This New Zealand itinerary is designed for travellers who want to explore the route at a relaxed, well-paced rhythm. From Auckland, this journey traces a relaxed loop along the eastern coastline of the North Island, linking sunlit beaches, fertile valleys and towns shaped by sea,
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From Auckland through the Central North Island & West Coast This itinerary follows a wide loop from Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland through some of the most diverse landscapes in the central North Island. The journey moves first to the west coast and the surf town of Raglan, before continuing through farmland and limestone country toward
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From Auckland through the Bay of Plenty and back This New Zealand itinerary is designed for travellers who want to explore the route at a relaxed, well-paced rhythm. From Auckland, this journey follows an eastern loop through the Bay of Plenty and the volcanic heart of the North Island, combining coastal landscapes, geothermal activity and
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From Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland to Te Rerenga Wairua – Cape Rēinga and back again, this journey follows the long road north at an unhurried pace. This itinerary is designed for travellers who want to experience Te Tai Tokerau – Northland without rushing. The route moves through ancient kauri forests, remote coastlines and culturally significant
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Sitting high on the Central Plateau, the Waiouru National Army Museum is more than a roadside stop, it’s a place of remembrance, history and hidden treasures. From powerful exhibits on the 28th Māori Battalion to rare artefacts tucked away in the museum’s vaults, every corner tells a story of courage and sacrifice. Whether you’re drawn
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