Day three of our epic New Zealand road trip we visited the Coromandel Peninsula, a place where you can dig your own spa pool in the morning, find stunning coastal arches by afternoon, and cap it all off with a drink at the Green Dragon Pub in Hobbiton . A jam-packed tour of pure Kiwi adventure! We stayed in Whitianga  overnight. This pretty town, nestled right on the water, makes for the perfect launchpad for exploring the peninsula. If you're looking for a comfortable stay,

Welcome to Travel Toasts! My name is Barbara, I am originally from Italy, moved to the UK at 18 and then to Spain for an Erasmus. I’m usually based in London, but I’m currently in Australia on a Working Holiday visa. I am always exploring new destinations and collecting stories whenever I get the chance. I created this blog as a way of documenting my adventures and share the practical stuff I learnt along the way. At Travel Toasts, we mix the excitement of road trips and imme

We kicked off our epic New Zealand driving adventure right after touching down in Auckland from Sydney in October 2025. As one of New Zealand's major cities, Auckland is a vibrant, modern hub with a truly spectacular waterfront. Since our itinerary was packed with the best of both islands, we only had two busy days here, but we made them count! We didn’t manage to do all the activities, but here are all the ones that I think will help you to make the most of it. Table of Cont