Tasman’s Great Taste Trail, Nelson
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Auckland Hobbiton, Matamata AUCKLAND Cathedral Cove, Coromandel
1. Northland and Auckland 2. Thermal Explorer Highway NORTH ISLAND 3. Pacific Coast Highway / TE IKA-A-MĀUI As New Zealand’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, Auckland offers a wealth of Drive through the centre of the North Island and you’ll see the beating geothermal heart of The Pacific Coast Highway follows the North Island’s eastern coastline south cultural, artistic and dining attractions. Ride a glass-bottomed elevator to the observation the country, passing crater lakes and volcanic cones that are the remnants of past eruptions. HAMILTON from Auckland, making it perfect for road-trips. Along the way you’ll pass a range TAURANGA deck of the 1000-foot-tall Sky Tower and take a horizon-spanning look over the city and Starting south of Auckland, the highway runs through Hamilton then on to Waitomo; of great swimming and surfing beaches and it’s only a short side-trip up the the sail-studded Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Take a cruise across Auckland’s harbour and famous for its subterranean river rafting and glowworm caves. Step into movie history Waikato Coromandel Peninsula to reach the unique geothermally heated Hot Water Beach. walk beneath the pōhutukawa canopy on Rangitoto Island or enjoy a sunny day of at Hobbiton near Matamata, seeing the movie set from The Hobbit Trilogy. At Rotorua ROTORUA Visit Tauranga and enjoy beautiful days on the beach or taking a walk to the summit food, wine and white sandy beaches on Waiheke Island. Travel north to arrive in the ride a giant inflatable ball down a hillside and witness geothermal geysers, bubbling 3 of Mount Maunganui for a breathtaking view of the surrounding city and ocean. At winterless Northland, the spiritual home of New Zealand, and paddle a waka mud pools and Māori cultural performances. Further south at Tongariro National Whakatane take a trip out across sparkling blue waters by boat or helicopter to Eastland (Māori for boat) across the waters where Polynesian explorer Kupe first landed. Park you’ll find snow-capped mountains, fantastic tramping trails and ski fields. 2 New Zealand’s most active volcano, Whakaari White Island. TAUPO GISBORNE
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Waitangi, Northland Bay of Islands, Northland Te Puia, Rotorua Waitomo Caves, Waitomo Hahei Beach, Coromandel Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty PALMERSTON NORTH 5
Wellington KAPITI COAST NELSON WELLINGTON
Nelson Tasman BLENHEIM 6 Marlborough AUCKLAND 1 HR GREYMOUTH WELLINGTON 45 MINS 1.5 HRS CHRISTCHURCH 1 HR HOKITIKA 1.5 HRS DUNEDIN Canterbury 7 WHANGAREI West Coast 2 HRS CHRISTCHURCH AUCKLAND 1.5 HRS 3 HRS NEW PLYMOUTH HAMILTON 3 HRS 1.5 HRS TAURANGA Whanganui National Park 1 HR Cape Palliser, Wairarapa Mackenzie ROTORUA TIMARU 3.5 HRS GISBORNE 4. Western North Island 3 HRS 5. Wellington and Wairarapa SOUTH ISLAND / 8 NAPIER The lower North Island, which includes New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington, The Western North Island is thrilling in all seasons, with Egmont National Park Fiordland TE WAIPOUNAMU 2 HRS is the country’s creative hub. Indulge in fine wine, exquisite cuisine and coffee home to the snow-capped Mount Taranaki, which provides excellent skiing in PALMERSTON NORTH QUEENSTOWN winter and wonderful tramping trails all the way to the mountain’s peak. During 2 HRS culture at a range of excellent eateries, or absorb some of New Zealand’s art and summer and Autumn the region boasts excellent surf beaches, great art galleries WELLINGTON culture at Wellington’s many galleries and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa and always entertaining summer music festivals. To the east of the mountains 3.5 HRS Tongarewa. Film buffs will get a kick out of Weta Cave, which features props and 1.5 HRS New Zealand’s longest navigable waterway, Whanganui River, is perfect for a KAIKOURA BLENHEIM behind the scenes stories from a range of films including The Lord of the Rings Otago guided kayak safari, or if you’re looking for something a little more exciting you 2.5 HRS 1.5 HRS and The Hobbit Trilogies. Head north and you’ll reach Wairarapa and the Kapiti NELSON Coast, which are home to wildlife sanctuaries, wineries, world-class golf courses can brave the rapids of the Rangitikei River on a rafting trip. 9 DUNEDIN 3.5 HRS and artisanal food producers. GREYMOUTH Southland 4 HRS CHRISTCHURCH 2 HRS 3 HRS INVERCARGILL WANAKA TIMARU 1 HR 2.5 HRS QUEENSTOWN DUNEDIN 3 HRS 2.5 HRS INVERCARGILL STEWART ISLAND / 1 HR RAKIURA STEWART ISLAND Whanganui River, Taranaki Egmont National Park, Taranaki Kelburn Hill, Wellington Mt Victoria, Wellington
Split Apple Rock, Nelson Tasman Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast Queenstown Ulva Island, Stewart Island
6. Nelson and Marlborough 7. Canterbury and West Coast 8. Southern Lakes 9. Pure Southern Land
Marlborough is the gateway to the South Island, with travellers ferrying across the Known for rolling green pastures, jagged peaks of the Southern Alps and Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps in the shadow of The Remarkables Hosting a wide range of well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian buildings as well Cook Straight and through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. The area is renowned silvery beaches, Canterbury is home to world-class wildlife experiences, mountain range, Queenstown is an adventurer’s playground in every season. as spectacular rocky coasts, Coastal Otago and Southland are the perfect place for its wineries, which are particularly noted for their world-class Sauvignon Blanc. lush vineyards and pristine glacial lakes. Christchurch, the largest city is Bungy jump right where the activity was invented at Kawarau Bridge or jet boat for lovers of historic architecture and rugged landscapes. Drop by Dunedin and Enjoy a tasting of award-winning vintages of years past and outstanding regional the airport gateway in the South Island. Head north to Kaikoura at any time down the Shotover River. Spend an autumn day looking at relics from the gold visit the historic Speight’s Brewery or take a trip out to the majestic Larnarch cuisine at on-site restaurants. Located just west of Marlborough, Nelson overlooks of the year and feast on delicious fresh crayfish and have an up-close whale rush at Arrowtown, take a trip to Wanaka for winter skiing or embark on a scenic Castle. The coast is also a treasure trove of incredible geological and wildlife the stunning Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park, replete with golden watching experience. Head to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and fly by helicopter flight over the Mount Aspiring National Park. Explore the breathtaking sights including the Moeraki Boulders, blue and yellow-eye penguin, albatross sand beaches and known for being one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand, it helicopter or hike to the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. natural wonders that are Milford and Doubtful Sounds, witnessing their and fur seal colonies. At the bottom of New Zealand, Stewart Island is home to is perfect for hiking, cycling, kayaking, fishing or taking a relaxing cruise. spectacular beauty either on the water or with a hike along the Milford track. a wide range of rare native species, making it perfect for nature walks.
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An extensive network of air, train and road Puhoi Motuora I COROMANDEL PENINSULA Information Centres Shelly Beach Hot pools Waiwera Coastal walkway Mercury Islands services mean most places can be reached by public Orewa HAURAKI GULF (Iles d‘Haussez) Kaukapakapa Silverdale Golf Tiritiri Matangi I Marine park Whale & dolphin Great Mercury I (Ahuahu) Parakai Stillwater Whangaparaoa Red Mercury I transport. Buses and coaches link up with rail and Hot pools encounters Helensville Skydiving Fishing (Whakau) North Shore Mountain Riverhead Takapuna Coromandel Town ferry operators to take you the length of the country, biking Wineries Huapai Rangitoto Art trail Fishing Volcano summit Onetangi Sea kayaking Gannet colony Kumeu Tunnels climb Oneroa Castle Rock Mercury Bay and air travel is also available to most destinations. Muriwai Beach CBD Sea kayaking Historic tunnelWAIHEKE I Marine reserve Snorkelling Wineries Ponsonby Parnell Ponui Island Whitianga Boating Sea kayaking (Chamberlins Sky Tower Newmarket AUCKLAND Māori pa Island) C Hot Water Beach Art gallery Golf Kawakawa O Beach hot spring Bridge climb & bungy Hiking Rainforest Historic Village Bay Orere R Surfing Auckland Museum Piha Waterfalls Arts & craft O West Coast black Amusement Point M Maritime Museum park Clevedon Tapu Square Tairua The Aldermen Is Antarctic & underwater sand beaches Huia Polynesian kauri tree A Waterfall encounter market Manurewa N Kauri forest Mountain tracks Surfing Te Puru D Pauanui Cultural experiences Manukau Harbour Hiking Hiking E Shopping Papakura Firth of Slipper Island Snorkelling Diving Kauri forest L Restaurants & bars Drury Kaiaua (Whakahau) Waterfalls Thames A Nightlife Clarks Beach Hot pools Mountain bikingR Opoutere Shorebirds Cycle trail A
Glenbrook Beach Thames N COROMANDEL THEMED HIGHWAYS Golf Pukekohe G FOREST PARK E Hiking Waiuku Caves Maramarua Whangamata Tuakau Mercer Ngatea Surfing These routes are marked with distinctive brown road signs. Water garden Hiking Whiritoa Meremere P Tuhua/Mayor I
i a Game fishing For more information visit: newzealand.com/int/themed-highways k Arts & crafts market Waikato River Te Kauwhata Antiqueso Paeroa Port Waikato Lake L&P bottle Waihi Gold mine tours W Cycle trail Rangiriri Waikare R i Waihi Beach Lake v a Goldi mining relics e h Whangape r Walking tracks Surfing o Tahuna u Mountain biking MATAKANA I NORTH ISLAND Huntly Te Aroha HotR pools Katikati Karewa I Game fishing Rotowaro Waihou iv Whakaari/White I Twin Coast Discovery Highway: This route begins in Auckland and travels north, Museume Murals Museum Dolphin encounters r Volcano tours Cape Runaway Maori King’s residence Omokoroa Mauao/ tracing both coasts to Cape Reinga and back. Driving is easy and interesting. Ngaruawahia Gordonton Morrinsville Beach Mount Motiti I Gallery – street art Wineries Maunganui Waihau Bay Hicks Bay Highlights include a procession of beautiful beaches, opportunities for fishing, Horotiu B AY OF P LENTY Historic church Hamilton Gardens B Walking tracks Surfing Te Araroa Farmstays Iconic views NZ’s best beach Whanarua Bay surfing, diving and dolphin encounters; cultural experiences at Waitangi; forest McLarenTauranga Falls Park Oldest pohutukawa tree Waharoa & waterfall Hot pools Maketu HAMILTON Middle-earth movie magic East Cape hikes and craft shopping. Surfing Riverboat Waterfalls Walking Glow-worm kayaking Kiwifruit capital Manuka honey Te Kaha Raglan Camping Te Puke Goodness grows here r Lighthouse Watersports ive Freeflight aviary Matamata Vintage car museum i R Waikato museum Hobbiton™ Movie Set aik Pacific Coast Highway: Linking the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Eastland with Paengaroa it Omaio Arboretum Casino Cambridge g Tikitiki Waiapu River Hiking Mountain biking Matata n Moutohora/Whale I Karewa/ PIRONGIA a Auckland in the north and Hawke’s Bay in the south, the Pacific Coast Highway Karapiro KAIMAI-MAMAKU Jet boating R Wildlife sanctuary Kiwi bird capital E Historic church Gannet Island FOREST PARK G Rowing & kayaking FOREST PARK River rafting Hiking RAUKUMARA N takes you to spectacular coastal scenery and beaches, forest wilderness and grape Pirongia Tirau OGO Trout springs Whakatāne Hikurangi Aotea Walking & wildlife reserve Antiques L Edgecumbe FOREST A Ruatoria Te Awamutu Farm shows Canopy Tours Ōhope Surfing R growing districts. This route should go down the Pohutakawa Coast, through Kihikihi Putaruru Rotoiti L Rotoehu Coastal walkways PARK Sunrise summit climb Beach hot spring Kawhia Mourea Awakeri Nga Tapuwae Tokanui NgongotahaLake cruise Lake o Toi walkway A Clevedon and around the Firth of Thames. The cities of Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier Kawhia Harbour Rotoma Opotiki R Albatross Point Arapuni Luge rides Rotoiti Te Teko A Waikeria Mamaku Lake Taneatua Motu Trails Waipiro Bay and Hastings will satisfy your urge to wine, dine and shop. Taharoa Gondola L Rotorua Rotoma Kawerau M W Te Puia Springs Lake L Okataina U Buried village r Otorohanga a Rotorua e K Arapuni i Geothermal parks/spas/valleys v Kiwi house k Trout fishing Walking tracks i
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Orakeikorako W H Pourewa I A Murupara known as The Great New Zealand Touring Route. Benneydale W Rere Falls R TE UREWERA Te WKaraka Aria A a Skydiving K Mapiu A River rafting i I Forgotten World Highway: The 150km Forgotten World Highway (State PUREORA Jetboating Rock slide p Captain Cook O Bird watching a r memorial Awakino Scenic cruises o e R Wairakei Ruatahuna Hunting Ormond Gable End Foreland v FOREST A Māori rock carvings a Te Poho O Rawiri Highway 43) is a memorable driving journey through stunningly scenic i Geothermal park Waterfall Minginui E Hiking Farmers market Wineries Mokau R G Kinloch Jetboating G Marae Arboretums PARK Māori village A N Scenic flights R N R Historic walk untouched landscapes. Following ancient Māori trade routes and 19th century Mokau River Ongarue e Walks U Taupō u Acacia Bay Geothermal parks Waikaremoana Lake Matiere r Mountain biking H WHIRINAKI Manutuke a Hot pools Track Gisborne bridle paths, the highway connects Taumarunui to Stratford. The route g U U Waikareiti Lake Golf courses FOREST A Museum & arts centre Tongaporutu n A R Horse trekking O Trout fishing PARK H Taupō Waitahanui I A Poverty Bay wriggles its way over four mountain saddles, through an eerie one-way tunnel Coastal walks Ohura r Mountain biking U Waikaremoana Muriwai Museum of technology NORTH Heritage sites e (Taupomoana) H Lake Waikaremoana Track Fishing trips Surfing v Bungy jumping Lake Waingake Young Nicks Head (Te Kuri) and along a sinuous river gorge, passing through the unique Republic of Horse trekking i Taumarunui Stingray feeding/swimming R Prawn farm Tuai TARANAKI BIGHT Manunui Waikaremoana Te Reinga First city to see the sunrise Rail carts Mountain biking Māori culture Whangamomona. a Kayaking/canoeing White water rafting Te Reinga Falls r Kakahi Bush walks Te Rangiita Bell Waitara u Whanganui Journey start
h Trout fishing Motuoapa Morere Hot Springs Volcanic Loop: From the trout town of Turangi, you can circle the volcanoes of Block Urenui O Owhango Hot pools KAIMANAWA Puke Ariki Museum Tahora Lake iver Coastal Walkway New Plymouth Jet boating Kayaking Turangi R R Rotoaira FOREST PARK a Tongariro National Park by following state highways 47, 4, 49 and 1. On a clear Len Lye Centre art museum Horse riding Mountain S ak Surf beaches A r biking Hiking K oh Wairoa Pukekura Park e i N Oakura v u Whakahoro Tongariro A M Māori pa i T W Nuhaka day, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the volcanic terrain Pouakai Crossing hike n 4WD tours Raupunga Farmstays R Whangamomona a Northern Circuit Tongariro Alpine Crossing E Recognised gardens M K Opoutama Inglewood g Raurimu A W Okato a n ¢ Mt Tongariro that surrounds them. The stretch known as the ‘Desert Road’, which cuts across Café culture Toy museum r a Raurimu Spiral Makorako a a A Cycle park t h R i EGMONT i Stand-up paddleboarding National Mt Ngauruhoe ro Mahia Beach a W A Mohaka the desolate Rangipo Desert, is particularly memorable. Wind Wand sculpture Warea NATIONAL Hiking W a Table Cape W Park Village Whakapapa N Surfing Major events PARK Walking A Rafting Round-the-mountain track G R Mountain climbing Pungarehu TONGARIRO Village Scenic chairliftsN iv Mt Taranaki E e Surf Highway 45: The 105km highway that traces the Taranaki coast is known Hiking WHANGANUI Mountain biking NATIONAL Summit climb A Pa sites r MAHIA PENINSULA Surf beaches CAPE EGMONT or Mt Egmont Mountain climbing Skiing/snowboarding/ Walks Lighthouse NATIONAL Mt Ruapehu M Kaweka Rocket Lab launch site Skydiving Rahotu Scenic flights Walks PARK snow play I Fishing Dawson ¢ A R as Surf Highway 45 for the countless surf breaks that can be found at the end PARK Skiing & snowboarding Stratford Hiking Trout fishing K a KAWEKA Waipatiki Beach Falls n Dam dropping P of almost every road that leads to the coast. The top spots have fascinating a Glockenspiel Clocktower Hiking Summit climb Lake g FOREST Portland I Kaponga t i Hot pools t Mountain biking Walking e Raetihi Ohakune Eltham Mountain gateway Moawhango i PARK Heritage garden a Bridge to Nowhere k Hiking Hawke’s Bay Trails
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