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5 Days in New Zealand’s North Island 🇳🇿 | The Ultimate Itinerary

New Zealand = mountains, lakes & adventure! The North Island is perfect for a short road trip—here’s how I did it: ✈️ Day 1: Arrival + Wellington Flew into Auckland → connected to Wellington (domestic flight). Pro Tip: If just touring, stay in Auckland Day 1 (next day: Hobbiton!). Transit Hack: No customs? Follow green signs for domestic transfer (~15 min walk or free green bus). #NZTransitTips 📍 Wellington Highlights: Old Bank Arcade (Jay Chou’s photo spot!) 📸 The Hangar Café ☕ – Famous "three-piece set" coffee! Shopping: LUSH (cheaper!) + Lululemon (20% off vs. China!) Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings fans only—kinda niche 🎥) 🌋 Day 2-3: Taupo Adventure 🏨 Stayed 2D1N – Must-dos: 1️⃣ "World’s Coolest McDonald’s" (in a decommissioned plane! ✈️🍟) 2️⃣ Maori Rock Carvings Cruise (Lake Taupo’s hidden art!) 🛥️ 3️⃣ Huka Prawn Park 🦐 → Huka Falls (FREE & unreal turquoise blue!) 💙 ♨️ Day 4: Geothermal Wonders Orakei Korako Geothermal Park: "Meh" in autumn (but stunning in fall foliage 🍂). 1-hour walk through steam vents & silica terraces. Kerosene Creek (Wild Hot Springs!): 1.5hrs from Taupo – All locals, no tourists! 😂 Natural rock pools with perfect temps. Heaven! (Missed Champagne Pool? Next time!) 🚗 Day 5: Back to Auckland Drove back via rolling green hills (classic NZ views!). #TravelNZ #NorthIslandNZ #HukaFalls #NoFilterTravel #NZRoadTrip #HotSprings #TaupoNZ #Wellington #BucketListNZ

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5 Days in New Zealand’s North Island 🇳🇿 | The Ultimate Itinerary

New Zealand = mountains, lakes & adventure! The North Island is perfect for a short road trip—here’s how I did it: ✈️ Day 1: Arrival + Wellington Flew into Auckland → connected to Wellington (domestic flight). Pro Tip: If just touring, stay in Auckland Day 1 (next day: Hobbiton!). Transit Hack: No customs? Follow green signs for domestic transfer (~15 min walk or free green bus). #NZTransitTips 📍 Wellington Highlights: Old Bank Arcade (Jay Chou’s photo spot!) 📸 The Hangar Café ☕ – Famous "three-piece set" coffee! Shopping: LUSH (cheaper!) + Lululemon (20% off vs. China!) Weta Workshop (Lord of the Rings fans only—kinda niche 🎥) 🌋 Day 2-3: Taupo Adventure 🏨 Stayed 2D1N – Must-dos: 1️⃣ "World’s Coolest McDonald’s" (in a decommissioned plane! ✈️🍟) 2️⃣ Maori Rock Carvings Cruise (Lake Taupo’s hidden art!) 🛥️ 3️⃣ Huka Prawn Park 🦐 → Huka Falls (FREE & unreal turquoise blue!) 💙 ♨️ Day 4: Geothermal Wonders Orakei Korako Geothermal Park: "Meh" in autumn (but stunning in fall foliage 🍂). 1-hour walk through steam vents & silica terraces. Kerosene Creek (Wild Hot Springs!): 1.5hrs from Taupo – All locals, no tourists! 😂 Natural rock pools with perfect temps. Heaven! (Missed Champagne Pool? Next time!) 🚗 Day 5: Back to Auckland Drove back via rolling green hills (classic NZ views!). #TravelNZ #NorthIslandNZ #HukaFalls #NoFilterTravel #NZRoadTrip #HotSprings #TaupoNZ #Wellington #BucketListNZ

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