He talks about an alternative free spot for seeing glow worms at Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk near Waitomo. Visit the beautiful nearby Karangahake Gorge for a hike to see the remains of old mines in the area.įrom there he takes you down to Tongariro National Park for more hiking, although we also talk about the option of exploring Hobbiton near Matamata or the culture and outdoor activities of Rotorua.
Dig a hole in the sand near low tide and let the underground hot springs turn your hole into a hot tub. For an unusual experience bring a shovel to Hot Water Beach. He then suggests a visit to Cathedral cove during the day then again at night for the stargazing. On the North Island, he recommends heading to the Coromandel Peninsula near Auckland with a stop along the way to hike The Pinnacles. He rented a camper van and recommends you get one with a bed and a toilet to have more options where you can stay.
Hanson did a trip from Auckland in the North Island to Christchurch in the South Island. Hanson was in New Zealand for a total of 3 months but has a selected a 2-week itinerary for us. Hear about a two week New Zealand road trip as the Amateur Traveler talks to Hanson Cheng.