Day 1 · Date to confirm
Auckland
Stay overnight in
Auckland
Drive
No long drive — staying put
Plan for the day
Arrive, collect the car, evening on the waterfront.
Sample itinerary · 8 days
Northland beaches and the Coromandel
A relaxed loop north of Auckland, then across to the Coromandel's coves without long driving days.
As produced by the Acrossnz AI itinerary builder
Day by day
Trip map
Where you spend your days
- 1. Auckland3 days
- 2. Bay of Islands3 days
- 3. Coromandel1 day
- 4. Hahei1 day
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Day 2 · Date to confirm
Bay of Islands
Stay overnight in
Bay of Islands
Drive
Auckland → Bay of Islands
Plan for the day
Drive north via Whangārei Falls, settle in Paihia.
Day 3 · Date to confirm
Bay of Islands
Stay overnight in
Bay of Islands
Drive
No long drive — staying put
Plan for the day
Waitangi Treaty Grounds and a ferry to Russell.
Day 4 · Date to confirm
Bay of Islands
Stay overnight in
Bay of Islands
Drive
No long drive — staying put
Plan for the day
Boat trip out to the Hole in the Rock.
Day 5 · Date to confirm
Auckland
Stay overnight in
Auckland
Drive
Bay of Islands → Auckland
Plan for the day
Back south with a stop at Matakana markets (Saturdays).
Day 6 · Date to confirm
Coromandel
Stay overnight in
Coromandel
Drive
Auckland → Coromandel
Plan for the day
Thames coast road to Coromandel Town.
Day 7 · Date to confirm
Hahei
Stay overnight in
Hahei
Drive
Coromandel → Hahei
Plan for the day
Cathedral Cove walk early, Hot Water Beach at low tide.
Day 8 · Date to confirm
Auckland
Stay overnight in
Auckland
Drive
Hahei → Auckland
Plan for the day
Drive back for an evening flight.