Day 1 - Auckland

On your arrival in Auckland pickup your Ezy Rental and it is time to explore the many attractions that New Zealand’s largest city has to offer.Attractions include:-

• Auckland Sky Tower
• Waiheke Island
• Beaches
• Shopping
• Harbour cruises
• Mt Eden
• Museum
• Zoo

Day 2 – Auckland to the Bay of Islands

Cruise north over the Auckland harbour bridge on SH1 making your way up to the beautiful Bay of Islands.

Optional Detour - You can if you wish turn left of SH1 at the bottom of the Brynderwyn’s onto SH12 to head out to the magical Waipoua Forest.

Day 3 – Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands has much to offer & is great for water activities & beaches! Attractions include:-

• Cape Brett “Hole in the rock” cruises which many tour operators offer
• Waitangi Treaty House
• Swimming with dolphins
• Ferry rides
• Day tours up to Cape Reinga (you can either get a coach tour or drive yourself)
• Fishing
• Diving
• Sailing
• Horse riding
• ……and much more!

NOTE:  If you have more time to spend in the North Island sometimes an extra day of leisure in the Bay of Islands is a great idea as it is hard to fit all the adventure & sights the Bay of Islands has to offer in one day! This is a place that’s EZY to spend more time at!

Day 4 – Bay of Islands to Auckland

Head back to Auckland by taking SH1 taking your time & perhaps stop off in Whangarei for lunch. Stay in Auckland City the night & have dinner at one of the many restaurants on the Viaduct harbour.

Day 5 – Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua

Depart Auckland heading south down through Waikato farmlands to Waitomo. Here is where you can explore the famous Waitomo Caves & Glow worms.
Attractions in Waitomo include:-

• Black water rafting
• Guided tours through the caves / glow worm grottos
• Horse Trekking

After leaving Waitomo continue making your way onto Rotorua for the night

Day 6 – Rotorua

Rotorua is filled with cultural experiences & geothermal attractions. There are many different sights to visit and things to do in Rotorua! Attractions include:-

• Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
• Agrodome
• Maori Hangi & Concert experiences
• Thermal spas & hot springs
• Shopping
• Gondalas & Luge
• White water rafting
• ……and lots more!

NOTE: Again as there are so many things to see & do in Rotorua if you have extra days in the North Island this is another fantastic place to spend an extra day or two so you get to fit in all the things you would like to do! Alternatively you can continue to drive south to Taupo which is situated around Lake Taupo which is New Zealand’s largest lake.

Day 7 – Rotorua to Auckland

Take this day to leisurely drive back to Auckland where you will return your Ezy Rental or have a spare day in Auckland before you leave!

WE HOPED YOU ENJOYED YOUR EZY HOLIDAY & LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN!