8 Day North Island Bucket List Guided Hiking Tour

Depart central Rotorua between 8:00 and 8:30 am or Matamata at approximately 9:30 am. Begin with a walk to Wairere Falls before travelling north along the Coromandel Peninsula. Stop for a short kauri forest walk before continuing to your lodge.

Travel north to Fletcher Bay and follow the Coromandel Coastal Walkway through open farmland, native bush and clifftop sections. Enjoy views towards offshore islands and stop for a picnic lunch at Poley Bay before returning to Fletcher Bay.

Walk the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail through native forest towards The Pinnacles. The final climb is steeper, with wide views across the Coromandel Peninsula from the upper sections.

Guests who prefer an easier day can remain in Coromandel Town and choose from local attractions and shorter walks.

Cross to the eastern Coromandel Peninsula for a walk to New Chums Beach when tides allow. Continue to Whitianga and Cathedral Cove before returning to Rotorua in the early evening.

Dinner is at your own choice and cost tonight.

Travel south past Lake Taupō to Tongariro National Park. Walk the Taranaki Falls loop through beech forest and alpine meadows, then take a short walk to Tawhai Falls.

Take on the 20.2 km Tongariro Alpine Crossing, passing lava fields, crater lakes, alpine terrain and volcanic peaks. The walk usually takes six to eight hours and requires good fitness and suitable weather.

The itinerary can be adjusted so the crossing is attempted on the best available weather day.

Walk the historic Old Coach Road near Ohakune, passing native forest, viaducts, railway remains and sections of old cobbled road. When conditions allow, additional sightseeing or short walks higher on Mt Ruapehu may be included.

Finish with a short walk selected by your guide before hiking around Lake Rotopounamu beneath Mt Pihanga. Enjoy a final picnic lunch before returning to Taupō between approximately 3:00 and 4:00 pm or Rotorua between 5:00 and 6:00 pm.