A Day in the Life with Backroads in New Zealand

Adventure from Auckland to Hawke’s Bay on this once-in-a-lifetime journey

Welcome to Middle Earth (or the film set for it anyway). Being here it’s hard to imagine you’re not the lead in a fantasy or that these landscapes are actually real. Surround sound has nothing on thunderous Huka Falls or the white-water rapids of Tongariro River. The sculpted sandstone and gorgeous beaches of Cathedral Cove aren’t carved by set artists – they inspire them. And there’s no editing required here; the colors really are that vibrant. But when you set foot in the island’s most luxurious hotels you may still wonder… am I a movie star? Here’s what just one day looks like on our New Zealand North Island Multi-Adventure Tour. Join us and experience the thrills of this once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

How do you take your coffee? We serve it up with expansive views of lush North Island treetops and the blue Pacific Ocean.

Admire the pink sands of Hahei Beach as you gear up for a kayaking excursion through a vibrant marine reserve with a local Kiwi guide.

Arrive at Cathedral Cove, a serene stretch of beach bordered by dramatic cliffs and monoliths and the perfect spot for a swim in crystal waters.

At a local boutique winery, relax in the vineyards and savor a lunch of delicacies all cultivated here on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Lace up your hiking boots for a hike to sonnet-worth Shakespeare Cliff, home to a historic pā (Maori hillfort) and stunning views.

Settle into your treehouse-like room or lounge by the pool at our resort in Pauanui, a welcoming retreat nestled in 25 acres of native bushland.

Unbelievably fresh and innovative cuisine and delicious local wine await at a charming restaurant run by an award-winning chef.

Fall asleep to the sounds of nature and dream of the biking, rafting, hiking and surprises still to come on this epic week in New Zealand.

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