Top 3 New Zealand Honeymoon Destinations

Top 3 New Zealand Honeymoon Destinations

Getting married anytime soon or you have already done “the big step”? Definitely, need a perfect romantic honeymoon. After the hard work of planning the most important day – you’ll need a great escape. For most newlyweds, your honeymoon is the trip of a lifetime. Of course, in the years to come, you may end up taking bigger or wilder trips down the road, probably with your growing family, but the first post-wedding getaway is epic.

The honeymoon is the perfect time to enjoy each other, it sets the tone for the adventures you’ll have in your future, and it provides memories that will last your lifetime.

Celebrate your just married status on your New Zealand honeymoon! A romantic island honeymoon by the sea. Year-round, North Island is a perfect honeymoon choice for outdoors enthusiasts, nature lovers and explorers alike. Whether you’re lie-on-a-beach people, adventure junkies or city folk, there are incredible places near and far that will indulge your personal idea of romance.

New Zealand offers a new dreamy location around every corner. From dramatic coastlines and natural hot pools to star-studded skies, this place takes romance to another level. It offers a perfect setting for you to embark on your new life together. I’ve collected a list with the top destinations from North Island. There are locations which you simply won’t find in any other country and to make your journey even more relaxing, all of these can easily be accessed by campervan so you can enjoy luxury and convenience wherever you go.

1. Coromandel Peninsula

Get ready to enjoy the magic of Coromandel Peninsula for the honeymoon of your dreams. Pristine white sandy beaches, native forests hidden, secluded coves, warm hospitality, laid-back vibes and wonderful walking tracks are all waiting for you.

This place is just east of Auckland and is ideal for a honeymoon in New Zealand. Hahei Beach is one of the top locations with golden beach access to the Cathedral Cove Walk and the glorious Kayaking from the Hahei Beach Village.

The Coromandel has 400 kilometres of dazzling white sand beaches, it is rustic, unspoiled and relaxed. You can go fishing, diving, hiking and cycling. Choose skydiving in Whitianga, Sleeping God Canyon, a 300m vertical descent down a set of waterfalls, a guided sea kayak tour around the coast or dig yourself your own hot pool on Hot Water Beach. The Coromandel is a walker’s paradise, and the mixture of activities on offer and time for relaxation, it makes a great honeymoon destination. Also, it’s just over an hour from Auckland airport, Rotorua and Hobbiton, and can be reached by road, air, or ferry.

2. Waiheke Island

If you want a honeymoon in a world away, Waiheke is the perfect place. Getting around is easy, is just a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland, for some people get there in a backpacker campervan could be another option as ferrys transport vehicles all the times. This island is popular for its landscape, lifestyle and experiences, beautiful vineyards, olive groves and beaches.

Waiheke is one of the world’s most exclusive and spectacular wine growing regions. So, explore a high-quality vineyard or experience a whole range of flavours on a tasting tour.

If you enjoy swimming, kayaking or just having a romantic picnic, the white sandy beaches at Oneroa, Palm Beach and Onetangi slope gently down into the Hauraki Gulf are perfect. This gorgeous island for your honeymooning will allow you to spend your time in romantic walks on virgin beaches or to have a scenic tour of the island. To stay overnight, rent a beach house, surrounded by the bluest waters and wake up to the sound of the waves.

3. Hobbiton in Matamata

Matamata is a must see if you’re a Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fan. And a honeymoon in the Middle-earth is just perfect. Go behind the scenes and experience the beautiful Shire and the Hobbit world. It’s absolutely amazing! Take a look at Bag End, where Frodo and Bilbo’s adventures began. Get lost among the hobbit holes and visit the Green Dragon Inn, the mill and the Party Tree.

A number of great and secluded farm stays are on offer in Matamata, for the perfect romantic vacation. Just east of town you can see the North Island’s highest waterfalls – Wairere Falls, which are a spectacular sight plunging 153m. Matamata is situated 2 hours’ drive from Auckland, 45 minutes from Hamilton and 1 hour from Rotorua.