Drive in the morning to Te Paki, at the end of the 90 Mile Beach. There are no shops or hostels up there, so take food and water for the day.... and something to slide on!
Take a morning baat shuttle up to Awaroa Bay, spend the day at the beach and hiking south. Camp at one of the sites along the park, then continue hiking down to Marahau. Do not forget to take your own food and, of course, a tent.
The most popular hike in New Zealand; 19.4 km and 6-8 hours of Mordor volcanic awesomeness. The easiest way to get there is by booking a return shuttle that drops you at Mangetepopo in the morning and picks you up at Ketetahi in the afternoon. Don't forget to check the weather, take appropriate clothing and plenty of water.
hills in front of sea during daytime
Hiking through the wilderness
The Maori gods put the rock there for you, so hike, take a kayak, swim or take a perspective shot from the coast.
Climbing up the icy mountain people walking near mountain