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
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: Auckland - Pauanui
Today you may want indulge yourself with a health spa treatment at the hotel. Alternatively take a round of golf at the local course, relax on the beach or take on the bush walks located near by.
Day 4: Pauanui - Rotorua
Drive onto Rotorua today via the port city of Tauranga and surf beaches of Mt Maunganui. Visit the spectacular geysers and boiling mud pools at Te Puia geothermal and cultural centre.
Day 5: Rotorua
Discover the wonderful attractions and sights in and around Rotorua. End the day with your 1 hour spa treatment at the world renowned Polynesian Spa
Day 6: Rotorua - Auckland
A leisurely drive back to Auckland via the Waikato country side to stay in the heart of the fashion district in the centre of 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
- 1 hour spa treatment at the Polynesian Spa
- Arrival documents
- 12.5% Goods and Services Tax
Exclusions
| Drive Rating: Easy |
Total Km: 620 |
Estimated driving time: 8.5 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.