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Rental Network: | | | | | | budget finder budget seeker budget escape New Zealand Itineraries North Island Introduction North Island South Island 5 Day Itinerary Auckland to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 6 Day Itinerary Auckland to Coromandel Coromandel to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Auckland Alternative Endings 6 Day Itinerary Auckland to Dargaville Dargaville to Kaitaia Kaitaia to Paihia Paihia to Whangarei Whangarei to Auckland 7 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Napier Napier to Wellington 9 Day Itinerary Auckland to Coromandel Coromandel to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Gisborne Gisborne to Napier Napier to Taupo Taupo to Rotorua Rotorua to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 9 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whangarei Whangarei to Paihia Paihia to Hokianga Hokianga to Auckland Auckland to Rotorua Rotorua to Taupo Taupo to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 11 Day Itinerary Auckland to Whitianga Whitianga to Tauranga Tauranga to Rotorua Rotorua to Gisborne Gisborne to Napier Napier Taupo Napier Napier to Wellington Wellington to New Plymouth New Plymouth to Waitomo Waitomo to Auckland 8 Day Itinerary Wellington Wellington to Masterton Masterton to Wellington Wellington to Nelson Nelson/St Arnaud/Blenheim Blenheim to Christchurch AUCKLAND - ROTORUA (234km/146miles, 3hours 35mins) Follow the Thermal Explorer Highway from Auckland to Rotorua along State Highway 1, passing through Hamilton and Cambridge in the Waikato region in your Budget Campers Motor Home Rentals. Hamilton city is the main centre in the Waikato region. An activity option is to view the mighty Waikato River from the deck of the paddle steamer, the MV Waipa Delta, departing from Hamilton city. An interesting commentary will tell visitors about local landmarks, the history of the region and riverbank life. Hamilton is well known for its themed gardens and the local zoo, which has the largest free-flight aviary in the Southern Hemisphere - an excellent chance for visitors to acquaint themselves with some of New Zealand's distinctive native birds. Visit the Waikato Museum of Art and History on the banks of the Waikato River and check out the south end of Hamilton's main street, buzzing with restaurants, cafes and bars. Cambridge, 20 minutes further south of Hamilton, is the centre of the equestrian and New Zealand thoroughbred industry. Visit Cambridge Thoroughbred Lodge and experience New Zealand's only 'Horse Magic Show'. The town of Cambridge is also well known for its art and craft and antique shopping. For more information on the Waikato region visit www.waikatonz.co.nz An alternative route for those wanting less traffic is to turn off at Pokeno onto State Highway 2 and then State Highway 27. Arrive in Rotorua late afternoon and check into accommodation for two nights. Rotorua is one of the original tourist destinations in New Zealand, and has a long history of welcoming visitors. From the moment people arrive in Rotorua they know they're somewhere quite different. At nearby geothermal hotspots there are geysers spouting, mud pools bubbling and belching and warm geothermal springs and ponds that create a kaleidoscope of colour. In the evening, entertainment could include a Maori cultural performance or a swim in a hot mineral pool to relax and unwind after a busy day. ROTORUA Spend the day exploring the Rotorua area. There are many activities and attractions to appeal to a wide range of visitor interests: Visit areas of geothermal activity in and around Rotorua, or choose from numerous hot mineral baths in which to soak Gain a different perspective of Rotorua - from the air. Choose a flightseeing excursion to White Island, an active volcano, or over the majestic crater of Mt Tarawera, Waimangu Thermal Valley and the beautiful lakes of Rotorua With 11 major lakes, the Rotorua region is also one of the country's prime trout-fishing spots. There is high chance visitors will catch a trout, especially if a local professional guide is hired Mountain bike through the giant Californian redwood trees in Whakarewarewa Forest. Mountain bikes can be hired and guided trips are available Hike to the top of the majestic Mt Tarawera Learn about the history of Rotorua at the Blue Baths in the Government Gardens or at the Rotorua Museum of Art and History, or venture to the village of Te Wairoa, which was buried by the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption and is now on display as an archaeological site Experience an action-packed live stage show at the Agrodome or Rainbow Farm to see rams, sheep shearing, sheep dogs, milking cows and baby lambs View springs and streams full with trout, see the native kiwi, and observe the tuatara, a unique prehistoric lizard Volcano tours: join a 4WD tour to the dormant volcano of Mt Tarawera. Take a guided walk in and around craters, and see spectacular views of surrounding lakes and mountains White water rafting: experience the most exciting river locations, including thrilling rapids on the Rangitaiki River and New Zealand's highest commercially rafted waterfall on the Kaituna River For more information on Rotorua visit www.rotoruanz.com

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