A region of extreme contrasts and diversity, the Great Northern Road Trip with ZigZag NZ
Come and be part of a small group of adventurers as we guide you through the North Island’s beautifully carved Maori maraes, active volcanoes, spectacular caves, thick native forests, awesome waterfalls, verdant valleys, long sandy beaches, soaring snowcapped peaks, stunning lakes, and vibrant cities bursting with interesting arts, culture and architecture…not to mention bloody good coffee!
Highlights of ZigZag’s ‘Great Northern Road Trip’
- Explore Wellington, New Zealand’s buzzing capital city.
- Visit the Martinborough wine district and the volcanic Central Plateau.
- Spend two days completing the incredible Tongariro Crossing.
- Journey through the rugged and remote ‘Forgotten Highway’ region.
- Discover Mt Taranaki and the rarely-visited central west.
- Experience the surfing hotspots of Raglan and Mount Maunganui.
- Visit the adventure capitals, Taupo and Rotorua.
- Explore Napier/Hastings, the world-famous art-deco and wine capital.
- Drive along State Highway 35’s beautiful coastlines and see White Island.
- Visit the Hobbiton movie set and Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula.
- Enjoy Mangawhai Head’s lagoon and the Bay of Islands.
- Relax on the beaches of the Far North and visit Cape Reinga.
- See the ancient kauri forests of Northland’s west coast.
