Itinerary
- Days 1 - 7
Ohakune
Your second free day in the Central Plateau. You can optionally join a drive up the mountain road past the old Grand Chateau hotel to Whakapapa Village for views across the western North Island. The 6km Taranaki Falls track is one of the region's best short walks, or continue exploring the volcanic plateau's other activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Optional drive to Whakapapa Village
- Taranaki Falls walk
- Other activities on the volcanic plateau
Landmarks Whakapapa Village Taranaki Falls Grand Chateau Hotel 
- Days 8 - 11
Waitomo
A free day in Waitomo with plenty of visitor experiences to choose from. Explore the underground cave systems and glow-worms that made this area famous. You can also try black water rafting, abseiling, ziplining, bushwalking, or visit the Discovery Centre and Museum. Most attractions are walkable from the campsite or offer pick-ups and drop-offs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cave tours
- Glow-worm viewing
- Black water rafting
- Abseiling
- Ziplining
- Bushwalking
- Discovery Centre & Museum visit
Landmarks Waitomo Caves 
- Days 12 - 17
Napier
A free day in seaside Napier. Take a wine tour around the region, one of New Zealand's premier wine areas, or take a boat tour to Cape Kidnappers gannet colony. Walk or cycle along the pretty seafront on Marine Parade to see the many Art Deco buildings. Explore the old harbour area with its boutique shops and cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wine tours in Hawkes Bay
- Cape Kidnappers gannet colony boat tour
- Walk or cycle Marine Parade
- Explore old harbour area
Landmarks Cape Kidnappers Marine Parade - Days 18 - 22
Whakatāne
A free day in Whakatane, the heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, which frequently records the highest number of annual sunshine hours in New Zealand. It's perfect for unwinding and exploring the area's natural setting. For active travelers, Whakatane is one of New Zealand's premier fishing centres. Take a boat trip to Moutohora/Whale Island, a protected wildlife sanctuary, or a scenic flight over White Island volcano.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Fishing for yellowfin tuna
- Boat trip to Moutohora/Whale Island wildlife sanctuary
- Scenic flight over White Island volcano
Landmarks Moutohora/Whale Island White Island - Days 23 - 24
Rotorua
Your final morning here. Say your farewells over breakfast before packing up and departing your ZigZag tour. You'll head out having experienced a really thorough journey through New Zealand's North Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
