If you're craving some beach time with opportunities for swimming, big surf and seaside camping, consider this road trip along the west coast of the North Island. This route offers an abundance of captivating scenery and sandy beaches, along with the added bonuses of remarkable caves, a memorable 'forgotten' highway, and a national park featuring a volcano at its centre. You can choose to finish the trip in New Plymouth and explore the city or continue along the famously laid-back surf highway.
