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Manawatawhi / Three Kings TOURING MAP

Cape Reinga Spirits North (Otoa) (Te Rerengawairua) Waitiki North Landing Kilometres (km) Kilometres (km) N in e Bay Whangarei 819 624 626 285 376 450 404 698 539 593 155 297 675 170 265 360 658 294 105 413 849 921 630 211 324 600 863 561 t Westport y 1 M 195 452 584 548 380 462 145 355 334 983 533 550 660 790 363 276 277 456 148 242 352 212 649 762 71 231 i l Karikari e 95 Wanganui 370 434 391 222 305 74 160 252 779 327 468 454 North Island971 650 286 508 714 359 159 121 499 986 1000 186 B e a 380 308 252 222 296 529 118 781 329 98 456 800 479 299 348 567 187 189 299 271 917 829 Queenstown c Mangonui h Cavalli Is Themed Highways29 350 711 574 360 717 905 1121 672 113 71 10 Thames 115 205 158 454 349 347 440 107 413 115 Picton 167 86 417 398 311 531 107 298 206 117 438 799 485 296 604 996 1107 737 42 For more information visit Nelson 1 Bay of Tauroa Point Islands Cape Brett Taupo 82 249 296 143 605 153 350 280 newzealand.com/int/themed-highways643 322 329 670 525 360 445 578 Mt Cook ( Point) 87 Russell 331 312 225 561 107 287 234 1058 748 387 637 835 494 280 Milford 11 17 Twin Discovery : This route begins 234 178 853 401 394 528 876 555 195 607 745 376 10 Harbour , 13 Kawakawa in and travels north, tracing both to 12 Poor New 412 694 242 599 369 721 527 424 181 308 Haast Opononi 53 1 56 and back. Highlights include a procession of Islands Napier 748 296 216 423 331 255 616 189 beautiful , opportunities for fishing, , diving New Zealand Kaitaia 452 829 325 and encounters;520 cultural508 544 experiencesFranz Josef at Waitangi; 12 Whangarei New Zealand’s extraordinary Hamilton 394 127 forest hikes and craft shopping.682 361 14 Marsden Bay Gisborne 504 321 89 56 Pacific Coast Highway: Linking The Coromandel, geography offers a hugely 1 Mokohinau Auckland Blenheim 55 Ruakaka Islands and Eastland with Auckland in the north and Waipu Hen and Chicken Hawke’s Bay in the south, covering spectacular coastlines, diverse range of unique things 70 Islands GREAT BARRIER forest and grape growing districts. The cities of 12 Port ISLAND to do, which makes it easy for you to Ruawai ( Island) Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and Hastings will satisfy your 28 Fitzroy urge to wine, dine and shop. actively experience the breathtaking K Cape Rodney a i p 19 a r Tryphena Thermal Explorer: Running between Auckland and landscape in all its purity. a Warkworth North Head H a Hawke’s Bay and travelling through the volcanic centre of r 1 b 58 o COROMANDEL u 16 27 the island. Discover the caves, geothermal areas Whether you’re kayaking, horse-, r HAURAKI PENINSULA in Rotorua and Taupo, the amazing Tongariro National cycling, , wine tasting, or simply 37 Whangaparaoa (Iles d‘Haussez) Park and Hawke’s Bay Wine Country. When combined, the 47 North Coromandel 18 Pacific Coast Highway and Thermal Explorer are known as WAIHEKE C 46 relaxing you will be surrounded by O The Great New Zealand Touring Route. IS. R 54 O AUCKLAND 25 M -class scenery second to none. 50 A 57 Forgotten World Highway: While it’s only 150 Firth N D of kilometres long, the Forgotten World Highway (otherwise E Thames L 1 28 COROMANDEL known as 43) is a memorable driving Auckland & Northland 22 Thames 25 State Highway A FOREST PARK journey. Built on bridle paths, the highway Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand but it is the 33 R Whangamata 31 A 34 2 26 Main Road N 53 connects to Stratford. The route wriggles its diversity of experiences in such close proximity that G Mayor Is. 39 25 1 E (Tuhua) way over four mountain saddles, through an eerie one-way makes the unique. From black beaches to Railway 42 21 Te 27 Beach tunnel and along a sinuous river gorge. amazing dining, rain forests to shopping. Views from the 50 Waihi NZ Great Walks Huntly 33 2 Tower are amazing both day and night. The Waitangi Whakaari/White Island 34km 34 Grounds and Kerikeri are great places to learn Ngaruawahia Road Distance 60 Hicks Bay 26 Mt Maunganui 44 35 about New Zealand’s history. Northland is well known for International 1B 43 28 Tauranga HAMILTON 27 Bay of Plenty Airport 45 23 9 47 its magnificent native forests, including Waipoua, home W 25 Raglan 24 56 29 54 Domestic a 1 i 55 2 of the giant kauri tree - Tāne Mahuta. p Matata Airport a 39 29 31 20 36 33 RAUKUMARA R 28 Whakatane i-SITE F P Lake 50 Tirau 55 FOREST 1752 Western Walks Kawhia 5 52 Rotorua 13 31 Putaruru 30 74 Course 40 Opotiki PARK 37 Visit the summit of snow-topped, volcanic, Mount 14 3 29 Rotorua 60 Te Puia Springs Museum W 32 a Mt Tarawera or explore national park that surrounds the i 20 k 70 Waitomo Caves a 29 36 25 1111 t mountain, or and journey down the o 32 Fishing 19 30 36 11 Kaingaroa Mine R 2 River – New Zealand’s longest navigable waterway. 34 38 Forest 30 30 For an adrenalin rush try a rafting trip on the Rangitikei Fishing 50 20 62 37 3 41 Skiing 68 Orakeikorako NATIONAL Te River. All three of the region’s cities are known for their 70 51 5 21 35 Mountainbiking PUREORA 1 PARK beautiful gardens, art galleries and innovative museums. 4 FOREST 68 Kinloch 55 31 47 Taupo North PARK 32 WHIRINAKI Lake 21 FOREST Waikaremoana Fraser Clements Taranaki 53 Taumarunui (Taupomoana) Waikaremoana 106 10 43 PARK Gisborne 41 2 3 27 49 5 142 Waitara 22 38 61 11 51 Owhango KAIMANAWA 43 68 48 49 FOREST Wairoa 27 3A 16 4 31 46 PARK Riv er Inglewood 47 MtTongariro a Okato 18 National Park ak 2 Mahia Beach 21 Mt Ngauruhoe h Mt Taranaki or o 117 37 3 43 WHANGANUI Village M Mt Egmont 58 Mt KAWEKA 2518 Ruapehu TONGARIRO Kaweka MAHIA PENINSULA EGMONT NATIONAL 26 1724 45 N P Stratford N P 60 FOREST 5 Waipatiki Beach Eltham PARK 1 30 Pipiriki PARK Hawke Bay 29 36 49 13 W h Napier Hawera a Manaia n 31 g 4 a 21 South 27 n Cape Kidnappers Surf Highway 45: The u 100 Hastings 17 Waverley i 64 Cruise on Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Taranaki Bight R 21 RUAHINE 105-kilometre highway that hugs 50 2 3 47 the Taranaki coast is known as Surf 21 1731 Sara Orme Adam Bryce 53 Waimarama Highway 45. One after another, Wanganui FOREST 27 3 43 PARK magnificent surf beaches entice you 19 54 Marton Ratana 43 22 to park the car and catch a wave. 22 1 Kimbolton 33 Takapau 2 Classic Trail: This route 7 Rangitikei R 23 23 links the that produce 70% of New Zealand’s 16 Palmerston North 3 27 wine - Hawke’s Bay, and Marlborough 31 57 Woodville Beach 12 - with Wellington. Enjoy wonderful wine, Foxton 26 56 39 16 18 Cape innovative and character accommodation, Waitarere Shannon 26 Turnagain with art galleries, live theatre and museums as a 23 Levin cultural bonus. 20 Otaki 1 Kapiti Mitre 2 Island 23 1571 38 Other North Island Scenic Routes Cathedral , Coromandel TARARUA 40 These routes are not specifically signposted.

C F P 25 Upper 38 O 27 30 Western Bays Highway: This peaceful route takes Hobbiton, Waikato Hutt Carterton Greytown O 58 41 you through the heartland of the North Island, from Turangi, 24 23 Featherston K Lower Hutt18 skirting the Pureora Forest Park. It then an amazing Lower North Island RIMUTAKA F P Martinborough Cape landscape of pine forest and hydro along the Waikato The lower North Island is a great place for indulging your Terawhiti Eastbourne 36 River, to the forestry of Tokoroa. passions for fine wine, art, theatre and creative cuisine. Soak WELLINGTON Lake Palliser AORANGI Volcanic Loop: From the town of Turangi, you up New Zealand’s traditional and contemporary culture in the Bay F P S can circle the volcanoes of . On a museums, galleries and boutiques of the country’s capital T R Cape Palliser clear day, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the mountains city, Wellington. offers a diverse experience (Matakitakiakupe) A and the surrounding volcanic terrain. The ‘Desert Road’ for those who appreciate great wine and character I T cuts across the desolate , returning through accommodation. On the you’ll find an island Turangi along the lakeside to Taupo. wildlife sanctuary, fantastic golf and artisan food producers. by CoreLogic NZ Copyright © 2015 CoreLogic NZ Limited

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Whangarei 819 624 626Blenheim,285 376 Marlborough450 404 698 539 593 155 297 675 170 265 360 658 294 105 413 849 921 630 211 324 600 863 561 Westport 584 548 380 462 145 355 334 983 533 550 660 Wellington 195 452 790 363 276 277 456 148 242 352 212 649 762 71 231 Wanaka Cape Farewell Farewell Wanganui 370 434 391 222 305 74 160 252 779 327 468 454 971 650 286 508 714 359 159 121 499 986 1000 186 Te Anau Wairoa 380 308 252 222 296 529 118 781 329 98 456 800 479 299 348 567 187 189 299 271 917 829 Queenstown Golden Transport options in New Zealand Collingwood Thames 115 205 158 454 349 347 440 107 413 115 29 350 711 574 360 717 905 1121 672 113 Picton Bay RANGITOTO KE TE (D’Urville Island) Many destinations inTauranga New 167Zealand86 417 398 311are531 just107 298 hours206 from each other. 117 438 799 485 296 604 996 1107 737 Nelson Totaranui 26 ABEL C An extensive network ofTaupo air, 82train249 296 and143 605 road153 350 services280 mean most 643 322 329 670 525 360 445 578 Mt Cook Takaka Abel French Pass Tasman O Heaphy NATIONAL (Anaru) Rotorua 331 312 225 561 107 287 234 1058 748 387 637 835 494 280 Track 60 Track places can be reached by public transport. Buses and coaches PARK O 234 178 853 401 394 528 876 555 195 607 745 376 Marahau Tasman Palmerston North Invercargill 56 Bay K link up with rail and ferry Newoperators Plymouth 412 to694 take242 599 you369 the length of 721 527 424 181 308 Haast KAHURANGI 75 Portage Arapawa the country, and air travel is alsoNapier available748 296 216 to423 most destinations. 331 255 616 189 Greymouth NATIONAL PARK 33 Havelock Island 48 Mapua S Kaitaia 452 829 325 520 508 544 Franz Josef Nelson Picton 14 T If you’re going to drive around New Zealand (a popular option) Karamea Bight Richmond 6 28 Hamilton 394 127 682 361 Dunedin 38 R 31 1 r driving tips, licences and permits, road rules,504 recommended trips 321 MT RICHMOND Rive A Gisborne Christchurch 10 Blenheim 6 FOREST PARK I Auckland Blenheim u T and general information can all be found on newzealand.com 39 ira Hector 100 46 63 92 Seddon Westport 67 Cape Campbell er 26 and dense forest is only a bush walk or relaxing cruise Riv 52 Nelson & Marlborough Cape 41 6 uller Rotoroa away. Further south, Central is rich in history and Foulwind 40 B The top of the South Island has exceptionally beautiful Murchison Ward famous for fine wine. 6 Inangahua terrain, with three national parks, the amazing 74 82 50 69 NELSON Tapuae-o- and lots of warm sunshine. The 34 LAKES 2885 Coastal Otago & Southland 1 region boasts some of the finest in the NATIONAL 65 NATIONAL r Lovers of history and will have plenty to see in the ve world and is popular for hiking, cycling, kayaking, PARK 7 FOREST PARK Ri deep south. , Dunedin and Invercargill have some sailing and fishing. You’ll also have many opportunities 45 PARK 44 ce of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian 78 Springs n re to improve your art collection – glass artists, painters, la buildings in the . There’s C 88 7 HANMER Kaikoura Peninsula potters and sculptors welcome visitors into their studios. Greymouth 70 stonework to admire, museums to explore FOREST Hanmer Goose Bay 20 Springs 68 and peaceful public gardens to relax in. 83PARK Canterbury & the West Coast Kumara 10 24 The coastline and Stewart Island have 22 Place Canterbury’s landscape is filled with green pastures 19 amazing natural attractions like the 73 74 FOREST and friendly country . The buzzing hub of the PARK Waiau R. boulders, little ARTHUR’S PASS Cheviot region, Christchurch, is a stylish modern city with a Ross 7 and the royal and fur seals. 73 Arthur’s Pass NATIONAL PARK 56 of interesting architecture and parks to relax in. Hanmer Arthur’s Pass 45 1 Hurunui R. Stewart Island is just a 6 Springs is close by, boasting natural spa baths with ferry ride from Bluff and CRAIGIEBURN stunning mountain views. Also not far is Kaikoura, famous offers cage diving with FOREST Amberley for its and safaris. Approximately 94 63 PARK great white sharks for 32 five hours’ drive south west is the spectacular Aoraki 73 those who like to 41 Mount Cook and National Park, where you’ll find the Franz Josef/Waiau 19 take a walk on the 12 26 tallest peak in New Zealand. You can helicopter, skydive Fox 23 Darfield wild side. AORAKI / 44 Yellow-eyed penguin, Southland or hike over Fox and Franz Josef or take in their WESTLAND/ MT COOK 50 CHRISTCHURCH TAI POUTINI NATIONAL PARK 58 beauty from a short walk to their bases. Punakaiki’s Methven Lyttelton Miles Holden NATIONAL Aoraki/Mt Cook 83 pancake rocks are a must see. 3754 77 1 Lincoln 117 PARK Mt Somers Aoraki/Mount Cook 50 75 29 Southern Lakes Ashburton Queenstown and Wanaka’s world famous beauty Haast Lake Lake 63 Pukaki Tekapo Geraldine Jackson Head 47 SOUTHERN ALPS changes with every . In winter the 80 36 42 15 Ashburton River/Hakatere Haast Pass/ 55 8 79 mountains are alive with snowboarders and Tioripatea 47 Fairlie 46 41 skiers; in and summer, adventures 6 8 Canterbury Bight MOUNT ASPIRING Lake 9 62 , Canterbury on offer range from golf and horse NATIONAL PARK trekking to bungy jumping and jet Mt Aspiring/ Tititea 82 30 boating. A scenic drive south Lake Lake Benmore Hollyford 3033 Wanaka takes you to where Milford Lake Lake Track 8 32 23 1 South Island Themed Highways Sound / Hawea 83 Aviemore 42 glacier-cut valleys half-filled Piopiotahi 29 with deep green water, 48 8 For more information visit Milford Sound Wanaka 32 cascading waterfalls Homer Kurow 82 newzealand.com/int/themed-highways 8A 64 41 Tunnel Routeburn 71 St Bathans Cardrona 53 58 Glenavy George Sound 83 The Inland Scenic 72 Route: Perfect for travellers Track Greenstone 6 30 Track Lake who like to get off the main highways and find real rural life. Dunstan 8 Queenstown 85 Starting at Amberley, in north Canterbury, the route links to 94 60 Ranfurly 16 Oamaru Cromwell 8 87 33 State at Winchester. There are fabulous views of the FIORDLAND Lake 63 Taranui SECRETARY 116 Wakatipu Clyde Southern Alps on one side of the road, complemented by the Alexandra 85 59 ISLAND Lake 50 Hampden green serenity of the Canterbury on the other. Te Anau 40 Doubtful Sound C

l 1 96 u This route takes you to the wine t Alpine Pacific Triangle: NATIONAL h Dagg Sound Kepler Te Anau a Palmerston and food experiences of Waipara, the spa delights of Hanmer Track Roxburgh R Lake 95 iv 87 e Springs and the marine mammal encounters of Kaikoura. 21 6 r 94 21 / 59 M 56 97 a Between destinations, you’ll enjoy beautiful country scenery. Manapouri t 14 33 a RESOLUTION - 69 20 Lumsden A ISLAND u OTAGO : From historic Dunedin city, PARK 26 PENINSULA 148 14 63 72 Lawrence follow the wild southern coast to Invercargill, then continue Dusky 49 94 Riversdale Sound -west to Te Anau before ending at Queenstown. Highlights Nightcaps 46 8 34 90 include wildlife encounters along coast, hiking the 33 96 , cruising Fiordland and Clifden 48 1 23 Milton Winton Gore 42 Chalky Tuatapere 52 13 Clinton the Milford Track - one of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks’. 96 93 Preservation Inlet 6 44 31 Balclutha 14 99 23 39 98 Edendale 1 Te Waewae 98 41 Bay 8 Other South Island West Coast Touring Route: Between Haast in the south CATLINS Riverton/Aparima Invercargill FOREST Scenic Routes and Karamea in the north, the West Coast is one adventure after 1 F 1 PARK another. Watch the oceanic performance at Punakaiki’s blow O V State Highway E 31 176 These routes are not A U R holes, shop for greenstone in Greymouth and Hokitika, explore Solander Island X Bluff a ur specifically signposted. (Hautere) S ta old gold workings and hike over one of the massive glaciers. Main Road T Ma R Codfish Island A I T Treasured Pathway: Enjoy a mix of history, hiking and The Great Alpine Highway: From Christchurch, this Railway (Whenuahau) Rakiura Is. Track Halfmoon Bay () hedonism as you discover heritage sites, , national route travels west across river plains before rising to traverse Mason Bay NZ Great Walks Paterson Inlet/ parks and fabulous beaches. From the seaport town of Picton, the Southern Alps through and Arthur’s Pass Whaka a Te Wera 34km RAKIURA travel across the top of the South Island to the sand of National Park. Highlights include the impressive Waimakariri and Road Distance NATIONAL Port Adventure . The city of Nelson provides a dash of urban fun in Otira River gorges, the Otira Viaduct and the Castle Hill Rocks International PARK the middle of the journey. and Cave Stream Reserve. Airport Titi/Muttonbird Domestic Port Pegasus STEWART Islands Alpine Traverse: From Christchurch, enjoy awe inspiring Southern Heritage Route: Head inland past Airport South Cape/ ISLAND/ i-SITE Whiore views as you Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast. Drive north ski field and south to to see the beautiful Church Walks RAKIURA to Reefton and take the Lewis Pass up to the spa resorts of of the Good Shepherd. Continue on to for Golf Course Maruia Springs and . Journey back via Kaikoura, alpine adventures. Drive on to Wanaka or Queenstown, then Museum Vineyard where the whales are waiting to meet you. loop back to see the heritage architecture of Dunedin. Fishing Mine Game Fishing i-SITE is New Zealand’s official visitor information

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