Itinerary
North Island: 7 days / 6 nights - Auckland to Auckland
Day 1: Auckland
Arrive at Auckland and uplift your rental car before driving south over the Bombay Hills, and through into the rural district of Huntly which is 1 hour from Auckland. Here you will stay the Hillside Hotel nestled in the lush Waikato country side.
Day 2: Auckland - Pauanui
Drive onto Pauanui, one of the beautiful beaches along the East Coast of the North. Stay at the exclusive Puka Park Lodge for 2 nights.
Day 3: Pauanui
Head North up the Coromandel Coast to discover Hotwater Beach and the spectacular Cathedral Cove. Head back to Pauanui at the end of the day.
Day 4: Pauanui - Mt Maunganui
Head back down the coast to the popular surf beach, Mt Maunganui for a night in this seaside town.
Day 5: Mt Maunganui - Raglan
Drive onto Rotorua today and visit the spectacular geysers and boiling mud pools at Te Puia. Drive onto the West Coast surf town of Raglan in the afternoon for one night.
Day 6: Raglan - Auckland
Leisurely drive back to Auckland to stay at the Viaduct Harbour in the city.
Day 7: Auckland
After check out from the hotel your arrangements conclude with the return of your rental car to the airport or depot.

Inclusions
- Transport by self drive rental car including unlimited kms
- Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable pick up fees
- GPS Navigation Unit
- Accommodation at specified class, subject to availability at time of reservation
- Meet and greet with car rental assistance
- Admission into Te Puia geothermal and cultural centre
- Arrival documents
- 12.5% Goods and Services Tax
Exclusions
| Drive Rating: Moderate |
Total Km: 906 |
Estimated driving time: 13 hrs |
This mileage/time is based on city to city as set out in the itinerary and does not include other excursions or general mileage.