If you’re searching for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of tips. Sitting 30 miles away, Whakapapa is worth getting in the car for. Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Te Porere Redoubt alone make the drive out worth it. Don’t skip Hastings either! Just 50 miles away, Splash Planet, Black Barn Vineyards and Hastings Golf Club are must-sees here.