Location: Auckland
Day 1 - 8 Oct 2019
Auckland International Airport
Content: We took a 12 hours 55min Air New zealand flight from Los Angeles to Auckland, the Auckland airport terminal was not clean & queuing time is a bit of issue, the airport is located far from city but there are several public transport available
Auckland Harbour suites
Content: We checked-in to a hotel which was 45min drive from airport, It was a good location with amazing habour & city view, the guest had free wi-fi and fitness centre access
Sky Tower
Content: The Sky Tower is a telecommunication and observation tower located at corner of Victoria and federal streets and it is 27th tallest tower in the world which makes it an iconic landmark in Auckland due to its height and unique design
Auckland Night Market
Content: The markets are free, there is plenty of food, fashion, toys and lots of interesting sights, The kids can experience food from other cultures, hear live music and watch performances. Buskers, magicians and dance troupes provide additional entertainment at some events which takes about 2hrs to explore the events. Primarily It is the place where you can satisfy your Taste buds.
Location: Auckland
Day 2 - 9 Oct 2019
Eden Espresso Bar
Content: The cafe is located near hotel & has some amazing mural done by local artist, They have friendly staff and best coffee especially Latte
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Content: It was the brainchild of New Zealand marine archaeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton, the aquarium used a new form of acrylic shaping, which allowed curved tunnels rather than viewing areas with flat panels only, as in previous aquariums. The project is also one of the first to use conveyor belts to slowly move people through the viewing areas, This is an amazing place
Auckland war memorial museum
Content: Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, and military history. The museum is also one of the most iconic Auckland buildings, constructed in the neo-classicist style. A range of galleries from maori & pacific cultures to amazing living creatures
Auckland Art Gallery
Content: Auckland Art Gallery, is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand, and has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand, It evokes a sense of the pinnacle of minimalism as a lover of modern architecture and design
Waitemata Harbour
Content: The view along the waterfront is quite spectacular with the inonic buildings in the background. It is a fascinating place to visit, so full of different activities going on.
Baduzzi
Content: Baduzzi is a good family restaurant with reasonable price and good attentive staff
Location: Auckland
Day 3 - 10 Oct 2019
waipoua forest
Content: We took a 3hr 30min uber to reach waipoua forest. the largest remaining tract of native forest in Northland, Waipoua is an ancient green world of towering trees and rare birds. The highway through the forest is memorable for the natural gateways created by huge kauri trees and the fringing of colourful ferns along the road's edge.
Location: Waipoua forest
Day 3 - 10 Oct 2019
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga
Content: The location is fantastic. Our room looked out onto the water. Very clean. Very good value out of season. Excellent restaurant if a little pricey!
Location: Hokianga harbour
Day 3 - 10 Oct 2019
Arai-te-uru Recreation Reserve
Content: This reserve offers magnificent views over the harbour and along the wild west coast. A short walk leads to the site of an old signal station built to assist ships making the treacherous passage into the Hokianga.
Arai-te-uru Recreation Reserve
Content: this reserve offers magnificent views over the harbour and along the wild west coast. A short walk leads to the site of an old signal station built to assist ships making the treacherous passage into the Hokianga.
Boatshed Cafe
Content: Nice cool funky restaurant with Delicious fish pie. Friendly staff. Right on the beautiful Hokianga Harbour.
Location: Hokianga harbour
Day 4 - 11 Oct 2019
Puketi forest
Content: Checked out from hotel and travelled for 1hr 30min to puketi forest
Location: Puketi forest
Day 4 - 11 Oct 2019
Kauri walk
Content: A bit of a gem calling in here. It's a forest indeed and very nice place to see the massive Kauri trees
The Waterfront Suites, Paihia
Content: We took a 50min drive to paihia and checked-in to hotel with Warm suites & a penthouse featuring scenic views of Bay of Islands, a heated lap pool & a BBQ area
Location: Paihia
Day 4 - 11 Oct 2019
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Content: Enjoy an inspiring and interactive full day experience through Waitangi’s two contemporary museums, powerful Māori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, informative guided tours, engaging visitor centre, lush native forest and gardens, inspiring art gallery and carving studio, traditional Māori waka (canoe) and hāngi, tranquil café and so much more, all with stunning views over the Bay of Islands.
Charlotte's Kitchen
Content: A theme that continues throughout your dining experience. Then you've got the most stunning if views with outstanding Seafood, vegetarian, and dessert, paired with fantastic wines and beers.
Location: Paihia
Day 5 - 12 Oct 2019
Ruapekapeka Pa
Content: Checked out from hotel and travelled 50min for ruapekapeka pa
Location: Ruapekapeka Pa
Day 5 - 12 Oct 2019
Ruapekapeka Pa track
Content: A beautiful place for tracking through caves
Poor Knights ISLANDS
Content: We leaved ruapekapeka pa and reached poor knights island by hiking
Location: Poor Knights ISLANDS
Day 5 - 12 Oct 2019
Poor Knights ISLANDS
Content: Cruise poor knight islands Beneath the waves at the Poor Knights Islands, an ocean of diving has been compressed into a relatively small area. From turbulent sunlit waters and kelp forests on the upper reaches of the tumbling ‘giant staircase’, to the dark waters of the islands' many caves, the Poor Knights offer an extraordinary variety of underwater experiences.
Location: Poor Knights ISLANDS
Day 6 - 13 Oct 2019
Waipu
Content: We travelled to waipu, the village where the scotish heritage is preserved by costal road for 3hr
Location: Waipu
Day 6 - 13 Oct 2019
Mangawahi
Content: After exploring scotish heritage we headed towards mangawahi. The walk which offers a way from huge shady trees which meets beach
Location: Mangawahi
Day 6 - 13 Oct 2019
Gringas restaurant
Content: We visited a Mexican restaurant where we can enjoy lunch in a open place on a picnic table where we ordered veggie burrito and tortilla chips which was awesome and staff was friendly too
Auckland
Content: We continued our journey heading towards Auckland city
Location: Auckland
Day 6 - 13 Oct 2019
The nunnery,Te aroha
Content: Te Aroha is the location of the Mokena Hou Geyser, the only natural soda water geyser in the world where we Checked –in to a hotel and took a rest
Location: Te aroha
Day 7 - 14 Oct 2019
Wairere waterfalls
Content: We took a taxi and travelled to wairere waterfalls which was 30min drive from our stay
Wairere Waterfalls
Content: We took a 2hr walk, It's a nice easy walk along a well maintained track through native bush. The walk to the viewing platform is 153m is a bit strenuous needs walking shoes and not for faint hearted.
Rotorua
Content: We took a 1hr drive to Rotorua which is the heart of the North Island
Location: Rotorua
Day 7 - 14 Oct 2019
Best Western Braeside Rotorua
Content: Checked-in to a room, The rooms aren't gorgeous but very functional and spacious.
Whakarewarewa forest
Content: We started cycling towards whakarewarewa forest which is also known as redwood forest wellknown for tracking and cycling experience, woodern lalterns are also suspended on large trees which are lighted up at night
Te puia
Content: Te Puia is the best mix of Geothermal Wonder, Maori culture and Kiwi bird viewing & natural springs where locals take bath believing it has healing properties
Te Arawa
Content: Enjoy cultural performance by te arawa people and eat hangi food which is cooked in a wrap which is buried in soil and hot stones are kept on it due to which steam food gets ready
Location: Rotorua
Day 8 - 15 Oct 2019
Huka Falls
Content: Checked out and headed towards Newzealand’s longest river Waikato and enjoy the beauty of Huka falls and some hot natural springs around
Turangi
Content: By following the shores of lake Taupo by a 1hr drive we will reach Turangi which is well known for its Trout fishing
Location: Turangi
Day 8 - 15 Oct 2019
Tongariro national park
Content: By heading towards south of turangi with a drive of 45min we reached tongariro national park which is known as fifth oldest national park in world where we started tracking through volcanoes and hot water springs. Need experience to walk here due to uneven terran
Banks of tongariro river
Content: We had food & stayed on the banks of tongariro river gazing stars and natures beauty
Location: Turangi
Day 9 - 16 Oct 2019
Waitomo caves
Content: We started our journey towards waitomo caves taking a walk through ruakuri caves keening down to explore more geological significance of the area after which we floated in rubber tube with suit, helmet and light onn after a certain distance we turned our lights off to see mermerizing view of glowworms which live on the ceiling of the caves, the attraction is interesting and worth a visit. While the caves are beautiful to walk through, the star attraction is the glowworms.
Waitomo caves
Content: We had a stop in caves where we had our packed lunch and headed further towards the adventure
Location: Turangi
Day 10 - 17 Oct 2019
Auckland International Airport
Content: We left for Auckland Airport from there we took a 44hr Air Newzealand flight from Auckland Airport to Los Angeles Airport the flight was comfortable and staff was very helpful.