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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 WHITIANGA - TAURANGA (167km/104miles, 3hours) Depart in your Budget Campers Motor Home Rentals from Whitianga for Tauranga along the Pacific Coast Highway, passing through the coastal townships of Tairua and Whangamata. Be sure to take in Whangamata's 'Ocean Beach' - mile after mile of white sandy beach, complemented by the azure blue waters of the Pacific. Further south is Waihi, an historic goldmining town and one in which there is still a working mine sourcing both gold and silver. Arrive in the Bay of Plenty region early afternoon and spend the rest of the day exploring the growing city of Tauranga. This region seems to have it all - a mild, sunny climate, some of the country's most popular beaches and an abundance of orchards, especially kiwifruit, avocado and citrus. The clear pristine waters of the Bay of Plenty offer the ultimate marine encounter, the opportunity to swim with, or just observe, dolphins in their natural environment. Other oceanic based activities include diving, game fishing, underwater photography and surfing to name a few. In the afternoon visitors can choose from several activities: Sample award-winning wines at some of the region's vineyards Choose from a number of adventure activities including skydiving, parasailing and a dirt track luge Beach activities at Mt Maunganui A soak at the Mt Maunganui hot salt water pools Kiwifruit Country: take a commentated tour through a working orchard 4WD U-Drive Hill Hoppers (near Te Puke): drive a purpose-built Suzuki Vitara 4WD car around a 3 km track Longridge Park (near Te Puke): enjoy a range of adventure activities: jet boating, white water rafting, 4WD touring In the evening, venture down to the waterfront to enjoy the sunset over the boat harbour and relax at one of the many restaurants in this friendly city. Overnight in Tauranga. For those with additional days in the area attractions and activities include: Hikes and walking: experience bush hikes in the Kaimai Ranges, walk around the base of Mt Maunganui or hike 1.5 km to its volcanic cone summit Fishing charters: a variety of operators cater for fishing, scuba diving, crayfishing and spear fishing, while the marlin waters of Mayor Island await game-fishing enthusiasts Dolphin encounters: experience the thrill of observing or swimming with playful dolphins Island cruise: take a tour to Matakana Island White Island: from Whakatane visit this active marine volcano either by boat or by helicopter For more information on the Bay of Plenty region visit www.nztauranga.com

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