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New Zealand๏ฝThis is the true hometown of the Hobbits
โ๐งโโ๏ธ 14 days exploring the magical North Island + the fairyland South Island Took 2,000 photos on my phone and still not enoughโจ ๐บ๏ธใDual-Island Itinerary Overviewใ North Island 7 days: Cities + Geothermal + Hobbit South Island 7 days: Snow Mountains + Lakes + Extreme Sports ๐ใNorth Island Fantasy Journeyใ ๐๐๐ฒ๐-๐ Auckland beauty overload Eden Mountain volcanic crater panorama Devonport colorful houses Sky Tower high-altitude dinner ๐จStay at SkyCity Hotel with free observation ticket ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Glowworm Cave blue light rafting ๐ Waitomo boat trip into the earth ๐ณ Hamilton Gardens with Monet painting vibes ๐ท Hawkeโs Bay wine tasting ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Rotorua geothermal wonderland โจ๏ธ Hellโs Gate mud bath ๐ฒ Redwood forest treetop walk ๐ Agrodome farm alpaca petting ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Lake Taupo adventure king โ๏ธ Check in at the worldโs coolest McDonaldโs ๐ฆ Huka Falls jet boat ๐ช 14,000 feet skydiving ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Middle-earth journey ๐งโโ๏ธ Hobbiton dinner tour ๐บ Green Dragon Tavern limited ginger beer ๐ธ Professional photo shoot with costumes ๐๏ธใSouth Island Legendary Roadใ ๐๐๐ฒ๐-๐ Queenstown adrenaline rush ๐ก Skyline gondola + go-kart ๐ Fergburger juicy burgers โจ๏ธ Onsen hot springs stargazing ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Mount Cook hiking ๐๏ธ Hooker Valley track glacier views ๐ Salmon at Lake Pukaki ๐ท Peters Lookout is amazing ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ Wanaka healing ๐ Sunrise shoot at the Lone Tree โ๏ธ Self-driving plane experience ๐ Wine tasting at Rippon Vineyard cliffside ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ Autumn colors in Arrowtown ๐ Golden Avenue in April (a must-visit!) ๐ฎ Send postcards at the century-old post office ๐ฒ Rent vintage bikes ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ Fruit paradise ๐ Cherry picking in Cromwell ๐ฏ Buy Manuka honey ๐ค Lake Wakatipu cruise ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ Milford Sound ๐ค Boat tour to see waterfalls and rainbows ๐ฌ Encounter seals and penguins ๐ง๏ธ Rainy days make it even more magical ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ Final celebration ๐ฆ Deer Park Highlands animal feeding ๐๏ธ Queenstown shopping for souvenirs ๐ฏใFood Highlightsใ โซ๏ธ Queenstown Cookie Time cookies โซ๏ธ Christchurch Saturday market โซ๏ธ Dunedin chocolate factory โซ๏ธ Green-lipped mussels with Sauvignon Blanc โ ๏ธใImportant Tipsใ โ๏ธDrive slowly on the right side โ๏ธReapply sunscreen every hour โ๏ธBook all activities in advance โ๏ธProtect the environment, travel with no trace ๐ใSelf-driving Tipsใ โ Choose diesel cars to save fuel costs โ Download CamperMate to find campsites โ Shop at supermarkets and cook yourself โ Buy full insurance for peace of mind ๐ใMust-buy Souvenirsใ โข Manuka honey UMF10+ โข Whittakerโs chocolate โข Wool products โข Volcanic mud face masks ๐ซ When glowworms paint the Milky Way inside caves When Mount Cookโs snow falls into crystal-clear lakes This pure and ultimate land even breathes the scent of fresh grass ๐ใCharter ToursใใCustom ToursใใPrivate Groupsใ all available~ How to get the same itinerary?โ
Speeding Up the River on the Hukafalls Jet
โIf viewing Huka Falls from the footbridge isn't close enough, stepping aboard the iconic Hukafalls Jet takes you right into the spray at the base of the waterfall.โ
If you only visit New Zealand once in your life, make it autumn
โ๐ฟ New Zealand's North Island is a journey best savored slowly.โ
Auckland citywalk and surrounding attractions ranked from awesome to lame
โ๐๐ปAwesome: Hamilton Gardens, Hobbiton โค๏ธTop tier: Auckland Art Gallery, Mount Eden ๐๐ปElite: Albert Park, Mangroves ๐NPC: University of Auckland, Queen Street, St.โ
New Zealand's Autumn | A Fairytale World
โThe ultimate New Zealand road trip guide is here ๐!โ
Switch to New Zealand Mode and Instantly Unwind
โHere's a travel guide for New Zealand: North Island ยท Auckland: New Zealand's largest city, known as the "City of Sails." Visit the Sky Tower for panoramic city views, explore the Auckland Museum to learn about New Zealand's history and culture, and enjoy the sunshine and beaches of Mission Bay while savoring diverse cuisine.โ
Hukka Falls
โHuka Falls in New Zealand is seriously next-level beautiful!โ
A Must-Visit Pure Fairy Tale World in the Southern HemisphereโNew Zealand
โ๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand | God's Hidden Pure Sanctuary in the Southern Hemisphereโจ Snow-capped mountains reflecting milk-blue lakes๐ง Glaciers and grasslands in one frame๐ฟ The Milky Way over Lake Tekapo hanging in the sky๐ The wind carries the scent of freedom๐ฌ๏ธ This is the real-life Middle-earth No need to chase time Just walk with mountains, seas, starlight, and heartbeat ๐ South Island ยท 7-Day Wonderland Route (Snow Mountain & Lake Edition) ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Christchurch โ Tekapo | Good Shepherd Church + Starry Night Sky๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Tekapo โ Pukaki โ Mount Cook | Milk Blue Lakes + Glacier Hikingโ๏ธ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Mount Cook โ Wanaka | The Lonely Tree + Lakeside Stroll๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Wanaka โ Arrowtown โ Queenstown | Fairy Tale Town๐๏ธ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Queenstown Fun | Skyline Gondola / Bungee Jumping / Skydiving๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Queenstown โ Milford Sound | Boat Tour to Wonderland Waterfalls๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Queenstown โ Return | Ending at Lake Wakatipu๐ ๐ฅ North Island ยท 5-Day Fantasy Route (Geothermal & Hobbit Edition) ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Auckland โ Waitomo | Glowworm Caves ยท Underground Galaxy๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Waitomo โ Rotorua | Geothermal Park + Maori Culture๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ In-depth Rotorua | Redwood Forest + Polynesian Spaโจ๏ธ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Rotorua โ Hobbiton โ Taupo | Enter the Lord of the Rings Shire๐งโโ๏ธ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ Taupo โ Auckland | Huka Falls + City Leisure๐ More rich and personalized routes are waiting for you to customize~ A pure paradise you must visit in your lifetime Give your soul to the wilderness, and return gentleness to yourself๐ฟ No group tours | No rushing | No compromises Your very own private Middle-earth โจใCore Features of Customized Toursใ โถ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ Exclusive routes ยท Free combination of North and South Islands Starry skies / Glaciers / Hot springs / Hobbiton Go slow or fast, all at your own pace โท ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฝ ๐ผ๐ป๐น๐ 2-6 people boutique small groups / families / couples / friends No crowds, no strangers in your photos โธ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ Private car + Chinese-speaking experienced driver High-quality accommodation throughout Choose from lake view rooms | starry sky lodges | hot spring hotels โน ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ Off-the-beaten-path photo spots with no queues Snow mountains / lakes / Milky Way / grasslands Every snap is a masterpiece โบ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ Stay an extra night if you want Get up early to chase the stars if you want No rushing itinerary ยท No rushing sights ยท Only chasing what moves your heart โป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ Glacier hiking | Helicopter sightseeing | Hot spring soaking Starry sky photography | Winery tasting | Maori cultural experiences In-depth activities, no superficial sightseeing Auckland ยท Auckland RegionโExplore Taupo on the map
Frequently asked questions
What is Taupo famous for?
โTaupo is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Hukafalls Jet Taupo, Lake Taupo, and Huka Falls.
What are the must-try activities in Taupo?
โConsider Lake Taupล Mฤori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp, Auckland Alpha small group: Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway~Geothermal wonderland~Huka Falls Taupo|Shared transfer private charter optional, and Auckland round-trip 1-day tour to Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway + Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland + Huka Falls + Lake Taupo in Taupo. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.