Wellington : Self Drive Tours of Wellington
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Day 1: Wellington
Arrive into Wellington, and after collecting your car, head for your hotel, and then spend the evening checking out the many attractions on offer in the city.
Hotel: Ruby House
Day 2: Wellington - New Plymouth
Distance: 233 Miles
Follow the so-called Surf Highway along the coast north towards New Plymouth, stopping off along the way in Palmerston North and Wanganui to check out the many craft stores.
Hotel: Nice Hotel, New Plymouth
Day 3: New Plymouth
Spend the whole day exploring the sights and sounds of the Taranaki region. Why not climb to the top of Mount Taranaki - a 2581m tall dormant volcano to see the great views from the top?
Hotel: Nice Hotel, New Plymouth
Day 4: New Plymouth - Waitano
Distance: 109 miles
Drive north through native bush land to see the towering rock formations known as the Three Sisters and see the ancient Maori cave paintings before continuing your journey past the Mangaotaki and Awakino gorges and on to Waitano.
Hotel: Waitano Farmstay
Day 5: Waitano - Auckland
Distance: 155 miles
After a morning spent in the famous Waitano caves, where you can take a subterranean boat ride and cave walk, drive north via Hamilton to the city of Auckland, where you can spend the evening in the lively harbourfront area.
Hotel: Aachen House
Day 6: Auckland
After exploring the countryside around Auckland, return your hire car to the depot, and continue on with the next leg of your holiday.