Transport options in Eastland
The most appealing forms of transport in Eastland are horses and bare feet. But
a car will certainly come in useful. In this relaxed, scenically-gifted part of
New Zealand, you'll want to take your time. Wander, pedal, paddle and stroll -
you'll see more.
Getting to and from Eastland
By Road
Eastland is accessed from State Highway 2. Driving distances and times are as
follows:
- Auckland 504km (6 hours)
- Tauranga 298km (4 hours)
- Rotorua 287km (3.5 hours)
- Napier 216km (3.5 hours)
- Palmerston North 394km (5 hours)
- Wellington 550km (7 hours)
Intercity Coachline offers a daily bus service from Auckland and Wellington,
stopping at various towns and cities along the way.
By Air
Flying is the quickest way to reach Eastland.
- From Auckland, Gisborne is only 1 hour away - there are seven flights every day
- Wellington to Gisborne takes just over an hour, and there are five flights a
day
- Flights leave Rotorua for Gisborne three times a day - flying time is 2 hours
Getting around Eastland
Rental cars are available from Gisborne.
Both Kiwi Trails and Kiwi Experience offer a return trip from Rotorua around
the East Coast to Gisborne.
Two courier companies work State Highway 35. Cooks Couriers and Polly's Passenger
Courier take passengers between Gisborne, Hicks Bay and Opotiki. There are also
two shuttles that meet Intercity buses at Wairoa to transport visitors to Lake
Waikaremoana.
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