Kia Ora!
Yeah , i'm back !! Here's my itinerary for my 3 days road trip in North Island , New Zealand!
isn't it short? Yes, it was! for 3 days...
Anyway, still a great and amazing 3 days road trip in New Zealand , North Island!
Before I went to New Zealand, there is this question always on my mind...
North Island or South Island?
Till ... i do some little bit of research with my best mate - Google
and my best pal Google connect me with this couple in the world wide web -
The Backpacker Guide in NZ
Voila , they got tons of video guides for you and me!
And i found
this video of them introducing about South Island and North Island in NZ!
There isn't a solid conclusion for which island is the best in NZ , be it North island or South island, because of the beauty in New Zealand.
But North Island does stand in a little bit more in the video, well,
it is still depending on your interest!
So here is my conclusion about ...
South Island or North Island in New Zealand.
North Island
- Famous of it beautiful white sands beaches, black sands beaches, surfing, fishing, beautiful falls, natural geo-thermal, kayak, jet ski, wild life and many adventurous activities to explore!
- best to visit during Summer for all the beaches activities.
- more to beaches , beach boy / beach girl sort of itinerary
South Island
- star gazing, beautiful skyline, landscape, skiing, southern lights, beautiful fiords, stunning waterfalls, kayak, jet ski, wild life and many adventurous activities to explore!
- best to visit all 4 seasons! LoL...
- more to scenery , sight seeing sort of itinerary
So, basically I would think South Island is more suitable to people like me who has been living in
a country where Summer all year round!
But again, I've been to NZ for 4 times before this road trip of mine
and
i've also experienced the Spring, Autumn, Winter seasons in NZ.
Though i've been living in a country where Summer all year round,
i still love the Summer / Spring in NZ the most!
Especially Summer ,where you get a longer day time,
and you can have more itinerary in a day for your trip! (Sunset at 8.30 p.m. averagely)
Okay, here is my road trip in 3 days. Where I get to explore Blue Spring, Lake Rotorua, Blue Lake , Green Lake, Huka Falls, Lake Taupo, Piha Beach &etc.
1st Day
(Traveled 250 km)
Pick up rental vehicle from Auckland Airport (11 a.m.), do note that Ezi Car Rental has no booth in Auckland Airport, you will need to give them a call and walking towards McDonald's direction, they will pick you up from the pick up location and drive you to pick up your vehicle.
Matamata I-Site & Tirau I-Site
We stopped by here for a cup of coffee and also a short break after the long hour drive from Auckland.
Remember to take rest and enjoy the lookout point along the way, mate!
