Discover the best of New Zealand's North Island! Explore Tongariro National Park, marvel at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, surf in Raglan, and go river sledging in Rotorua. We share our 7-day itinerary and ideas to plan your next New Zealand trio. We hope this video can help you plan your next New Zealand adventure! Like, comment, and subscribe for more travel guides!

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North Island Trip Planning Links:
Tongariro National Park: https://www.nationalpark.co.nz
Tongariro Crossing: https://www.tongarirocrossing.org.nz
Tama Lakes: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-z...
Spellbound Glowworm Cave Tour: https://www.glowworm.co.nz
Raglan surf rentals: https://www.raglansurfemporium.com
Sledging in Rotorua: https://kaitiaki.co.nz/sledging

Travel vlog #55 | Filmed on December 12 to 17, 2023
#newzealand #northisland #newzealandadventure #tongariro #rotorua #raglansurf

00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Flying to Auckland in Cathay Pacific Business Class
02:30 - Day 1: Arriving in Auckland, New Zealand
05:21 - Day 2 Driving to Tongariro National Park
09:03 - Day 3: Hike Tongariro National Park (Tama Lakes to Taranaki Falls)
14:00 - Day 4: Hiking Tongariro Northern Circuit
16:45 - Lord of the Rings filming sites (Mount Doom!)
21:26 - Day 5: Raglan surfing...Manu Bay was featured in Endless Summer
22:53 - Day 6: Waitomo Glowworm Caves
27:44 - Day 7: Sledging in Rotorua on Kaituna River

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