It’s no wonder why New Zealand ranks among one of the finest travel destinations in the world. A compact little nation set in the Pacific that offers visitors endless beauty and adventure. To help make the most of your travels, we have put together this ultimate New Zealand bucket list of the spectacular North Island. The beauty of the North is the amount of diversity you can experience all within a short trip. Our ‘Up the Guts’ road trip, for example, is only a 10-day journey but it sure does pack a punch! With the car at your disposal, you can comfortably see the highlights of 7 incredibly diverse destinations – Auckland, Raglan, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Ohakune, and Wellington – without feeling rushed or driving for hours and hours on end. In this ultimate New Zealand bucket list, we focus on the essential experiences that sum up the character of the central North Island. We hope to inspire budding travellers to take on these incredible Kiwi experiences while travelling independently or on a Roady! Drink Wine on Waiheke Island Lazy days, stunning vineyards, and beautiful beaches await your arrival on Waiheke Island. Wander along the white sandy beaches at Onetangi and Palm Beach and sip some of the world’s best wine at Cable Bay, Mudbrick, Stonyridge, and Man O’ War vineyards, among others. Take the ferry from Britomart which is just a short 40-minute trip! Learn how to Surf in Raglan Raglan Surfing School provides the best 3-hour surfing lessons in Raglan because you get the most optimal student to instructor ratio. Beginners are taken through the fundamentals of surfing down at the stunning Ngarunui beach. This includes ocean awareness, etiquette, and surf technique. Cowabunga dude! Float through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves with Legendary Black Water Rafting The classic Black
It’s no wonder why New Zealand ranks among one of the finest travel destinations in the world. A compact little nation set in the Pacific that offers visitors endless beauty and adventure. To help make the most of your travels, we have put together this ultimate New Zealand bucket list of the spectacular