Good advice!
posted by Deb H in New Zealand forum
Yes I'd also recommend skipping Wanganui, Gisborne & New Plymouth.
Waitomo is worth it!
And Queenstown would be off season at the mo, not much to do.
Hawkes Bay has a bit of activity with ocean spa, splash planet, te mata peak & beaches, Tauranga is nice too.
Rotorua & Taupo have some lake activity, thermal pools, bushwalks, bit touristy.
Wellington & napier is guaranteed a fun night out!