A detailed 25-day North Island New Zealand itinerary with road trip tips, must-see stops, hidden gems, and LOTR locations from Wellington to Auckland.


A detailed 25-day North Island New Zealand itinerary with road trip tips, must-see stops, hidden gems, and LOTR locations from Wellington to Auckland.

Stand at the edge of New Zealand at Cape Reinga, where two oceans collide and Māori spirituality runs deep. A timeless, meaningful travel experience.

Explore the giant Te Paki sand dunes near Cape Reinga—New Zealand’s unexpected desert landscape. Discover sandboarding, scenic views, and travel tips for this unique Northland stop.
New Zealand’s North Island is a quite different place to its “little brother” the South Island. Home to about three-quarters […]

That was it! These are the highlights from our 19 part around the world 1997 travel diaries. Thank you for reading, liking and commenting! It has been epic!

Last entries from New Zealand in part 17 of our around the world 1997 travel diaries. We go from Auckland to the tropical north and see very few dolphins, cape Reinga and magnificent Kauri trees.

New Zealands North Island is filled with spectacular scenery, boiling mud pools and stunning beaches. A travellers dream. Kia ora, New Zealand!