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The Tour of The Upper Half Of the North Island via Auckland (Part II)

Estimated Travel Period: 10 Days, about 12 hours
Estimated Travel Distance: 929 kms

Cape Reinga to Dargaville
Dargaville to Wellsford
Wellsford to Wellsford
Wellsford to Takapuna
Takapuna to Auckland

Best Time To Travel

Any time between Spring to Autumn (September to May) would be perfect, since the weather drops drastically in Winter (June to August). Make sure you have everything packed for your trip with the NZ Camping Checklist.

Journey to the northern regions of the North Island, stopping by the awesome beaches, lush forests and finally coming back to the hustle and bustle of Auckland.
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Day 6 Cape Reinga to Dargaville

Estimated Travel Period: about 3 hours 20 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:270 kms

Start your day with a visit to Dargaville Museum and learn about Maori culture, Gum Diggers exhibits and shipwreck relics. Then head over to the Kai Iwi Lakes, a freshwater lake located 35 northwest of Dargarville. Kai Iwi Lakes is a perfect location for water based activities and family picnics.

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Day 7 Dargaville to Wellsford

Estimated Travel Period: 1 hour 15 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:98.3 kms

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If you're visiting Wellsford, the nearby Dome Forest Walkway is a favorite attraction. If you want some sun and surf, located north east are surf beaches such as Mangawhai Heads and Waipu Cove.

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Day 8 Wellsford

Estimated Travel Period: about 1 hour 20 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:98 kms

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Try water skiing at Lake Tomarata.

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Day 9 Wellsford to Takapuna

Estimated Travel Period: about 55 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:71 kms

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Take a stroll along the coast of
Hauraki Gulf or have a picnic at Lake Pupuke, a heart-shaped volcanic
crater. Visit the fossil forest in Takapuna Reef.