7 Day Lower North Island Highlights - (Wellington to Wellington)

Price**: start from AUD$- (*refer below)

Standard Prices Include:

• 7 Day Campervan or Motorhome Hire (click on vehicle images below for more information and vehicle specs)
• Unlimited Kilometers, GST, Kitchen Kit, Linen, extra drivers fees, stamp duty & admin fee, one way drop fee; Airport Transfer upon vehicle collection and return, Insurance included with $7500 Excess A Refundable Bond to the value of excess payable on pickup.
• Travel Wallet including Supermarket Discount Card, New Zealand Touring Map, Leading attractions booklet with discounts to iconic tourist attractions. Tourism GPS enabled Radio Commentry with more than 2200 points of interest, local landmarks, scenic highlights, hidden gems and attractions are highlighted as you approach them.

All Inclusive Prices Include:

• 7 Day Campervan or Motorhome Hire (click on vehicle images below for more information and vehicle specs)
• All standard price options listed above as well as; Table and Chairs, Diesel Tax Recovery Fee, Prepaid Gas Bottle,Snow Chains if required, Portable Heater if required, Insurance with $0 Excess, including overhead and underbody damage, 1 windscreen and 2 tyres,– Drive away no more to pay! With total peace of mind!
• Detailed Hema Travel Atlas and New Zealand Camping Guide (recieved before you travel).

Day 1 (Suggestion Only): Arrive Wellington to Dannevirke 195 kms

Day 1 Wellington is compact, cultured and full of character. Nestled between the harbour and the hills, the downtown area is ideal for explorations on foot. Enjoy cafes, restaurants, museums and all kinds of shops. As New Zealand’s capital, this city is rich in political history. The drive to Martinborough whisks you out of the city on a fast moving motorway. You’ll wind through the picturesque Hutt Valley before climbing over the Rimutaka Range and descending into the tranquility of the Wairarapa region. In Featherston you’ll find an interesting locomotive museum. Next stop, Martinborough which over recent years has become the gourmet capital of the lower North Island. Enjoy the clean, green scenery as you drive north through the friendly townships of the Wairarapa. The mani park at Masterton has an aviary, aquarium, deer park and a small boating lake. Or you could rediscover your childhood at the local toy museum. Dannevirke is known for its Scandinavian heritage, which dates back to 1872. The town also has a proud Maori history, and at Makirikiri Marae you can admire the carvings at the Aotea meeting house.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 2 (Suggestion Only): Dannevirke to Napier 124 kms

Day 2 Will see you heading North and through the rural service towns of Waipukurau and Waipawa both have historic buildings to view. You don't have to travel far to find yourself on another planet. Hastings was devastated by a huge earthquake in 1931. As a result, the city has a great deal of remarkable Art Deco and Spanish Mission-style architecture. Fabulous parks and delicious ice cream are two other reasons to visit Hastings. In the apple and pear season, there’s no better place to be – Hastings is New Zealand’s leading stone fruit region. The city of Napier is only 20 kilometres to the north of Hastings. It was also levelled by the 1931 earthquake, and rebuilt in the style of the times. Napier is now considered the Art Deco Capital of the world. To get in touch with the history of this region, visit the Earthquake Exhibition and Nga Tukemata (an exhibition which celebrates the Maori history of the East Coast) at the local museum. The vineyards of Hawke’s Bay are all within easy reach of Napier. Another attraction is the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 3 (Suggestion Only): Napier to Taupo 142 kms

Day 3 You will be enthralled by the fantastic scenery on the road from Napier to Taupo. There’s a bit of everything - rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas. At Tarawera you can walk to the hot springs, which are above the Waipunga River. You might also want to stop at the Waiarua Falls lookout, to view the twin waterfalls. The resort town of Taupo sits on the edge of New Zealand’s largest lake, which is well stocked with sizeable trout. You’ll find everything a traveller could wish for, including an excellent choice of restaurants. Explore the scenic beauty of Lake Taupo by stretching your legs along one of many lakeside walking trails.e walks. Most accommodation establishments make good use of the underground thermal activity to provide hot pools for relaxation.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 3 (Suggestion Only): Taupo to Rotorua 76 kms

Day 4 Enjoy most of your day around Taupo before heading off to Rotorua. The road to Rotorua will keep you entertained with its unusual, volcanic geography. Near the beginning of your journey you’ll encounter Huka Falls and the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. If you have an hour or two to spare, take a side road to a geothermal park. The city of Rotorua sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, so there’s evidence of volcanic activity everywhere you look. Explore the geothermal areas and discover the unique culture of New Zealand’s Maori people. Rotorua is entertaining in any weather, at any time of the year. There is a very strong sulphuric smell, but with so many fantastic sights you’re quickly distracted. Eleven beautiful lakes surround the geothermal town of Rotorua, so its time to download the memory card and start a new file!

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 5 (Suggestion Only): Rotorua to Tauranga 125 kms

Day 5 If more amazing scenery is what you’re after, today will not disappoint. You’ll follow the western edge of New Zealand’s largest lake (actually an enormous volcanic crater) to reach Turangi Township. Today you get to enjoy the beauty of the Lake once again. The drive is very scenic and there are many picnic opportunities along the way. Where streams run into the lake, you’ll often see trout fisherman trying their luck. Turangi is the unofficial trout fishing headquarters of New Zealand. The town is on the banks of the Tongariro River and the Tauranga-Taupo River (another trout haven) is just to the east. For the ultimate trout experience visit the Tongariro Trout Centre. Turangi’s visitors don’t all come to fish; the town is an ideal base for hiking adventures into the Tongariro National Park and about five minutes from Tokaanu’s hot pools.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 6 (Suggestion Only): Turangi to Palmerston North 199 kms

Day 6 The Desert Road is the first lap of your journey – it’s long and straight, with amazing views of Tongariro National Park’s volcanoes. In Waiouru, an army town, you should check out the QE2 Memorial Museum. As you drive south towards the town of Taihape (the Gumboot Throwing capital of the world), the landscape becomes dominated by rivers and valleys. The Mangaweka Gorge is a scenic masterpiece. By the time you get to Bulls, where you can browse antique shops, you’re surrounded by tranquil farmland. One of New Zealand’s largest provincial cities, Palmerston North has an attractive historic heart. Many of the original stores built in the 1920s and 1930s have been restored and now function as boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Rose gardens and museums should also be on your agenda of things to see.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Day 7 (Suggestion Only): Palmerston North to Wellington 143 kms

Day 7 Your journey south first takes you to Shannon – pause here to enjoy the owl sanctuary. The town of Levin is next – it has a thriving clothing industry and many factory shops. Two beautiful dune lakes are an easy detour from here. Offshore from Waikanae is Kapiti Island, a nature reserve for close encounters with rare birds. A car museum and gourmet cheese factory are other attractions in this area. If you have time on arrival in Wellington you can enjoy the many visitor sites the city has to offer. Karori Wildlife Sanctuary is a significant conservation attraction located in a secluded suburban valley - just 2.5 kilometres from Wellington's central business district. Wrights Hill Fortress and Recreation Reserve Wrights Hill offers 360 degree views of Wellington and the surrounding area, as well as walking tracks and picnic areas or enjoy the Wellington Central Waterfront on foot and visit Queens Wharf, Te Papa, Chaffers Marina and Oriental Bay. Your vehicle is due back today by 5pm.

Includes: Campervan Hire - Hema Travel Atlas - Camping Publication - GPS Activated Tourism Guide

Price Includes – Touring Atlas and dedicated Camping Publication. - **Received before you travel**

• Touring Atlas with detailed maps and dedicated camping publication relevant to the Island you are visiting.
• Discount vouchers for popular tourist destinations.
• Extensively road tested - Specifically for campervan travel.
• Campground and campsite recommendations

Pricing:

Deluxe Maui Vehicles

Quality Britz Vehicles

Price Does Not Include:

• Food - Cost of supermarket supplies at customer expense
• Cost of any tours or Activities (extra cost)
• Onsite Accommodation at Tourist/Caravan Parks

Terms and Conditions

• Traveller to organise his/her own flights to & from Auckland
• All Drivers must be over 21 and have a valid unrestricted drivers licence.

I have some Questions or Changes!

• If you have any questions or would like a quotation on a different number of days just contact us via phone or email

Can I book through a Travel Agent?

• Yes - Just print this out and take it to an accredited travel agent and they can contact us and book it on your behalf