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.

Here’s one of the best-known Māori myths explaining the volcanoes of New Zealand’s North Island, especially the central volcanic plateau.

Step into Middle-earth at Kaitoke Regional Park, the real-life filming location for Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings. A must-visit near Wellington, New Zealand.