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.

Drive New Zealand’s Forgotten World Highway (SH43), a breathtaking back-country route of lush gorges, tunnels, and hidden history between Stratford and Taumarunui.