59: New Zealand’s North Island (Road Trip Tips)

Road tripping through the North Island of New Zealand was more
fun than we could have imagined. Taking in all of the beauty with
the endless hills, wildlife on the farms, and scenic landscapes
was a treat as we stopped for photos several times. Auckland
offers a ton of great restaurants and nightlife for the city
lovers while the rest of the trip was mostly town-sized
communities surrounded by nature with jaw-dropping beauty. We
visited Rotorua, Lake Taupo, and Wellington as we headed south
with a few stops along the way. No matter how you decide to
discover the North Island, you will have a blast driving in the
gorgeous landscapes of New Zealand where every angle is a screen
saver. Listen to the episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk as we
give a few tips on how we made our road trip memorable.


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We really enjoyed staying in the Ponsonby
district of Auckland for the wide variety of
restaurants. 
Steven Adams is a famous NBA basketball player
from Rotorua, New Zealand. 
The Redwoods in Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest are
a must-visit location with several walks offered. 
Aorangi Peak Chinese Restaurant overlooks the
city of Rotorua with a great view. Grab a coffee or
dinner. 
Huka Falls and Craters of the Moon are a couple of great places
to visit just outside of Lake Taupo.
On the drive to Wellington we stopped at the Southward
Car Museum and checked out the many rare vehicles on
display. 
There are many walks and trails in and near Wellington including
seeing the Red Rocks, going to the top of Mt Victoria for the
view, or hugging the coast line in Oriental Bay.
You can’t go wrong when visiting Cuba Street in Wellington and we
found a favorite in the Hanging Ditch
Pub. 
If you love tapas like we do, you will love Havana Bar in
Wellington just off of Cuba Street. 
We had a blast hanging out with our host, Peter, and many of the
people that attend the regular Tuesday Night
Dinners in Wellington. 


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