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Kaitaia - Wellington - Christchurch

 
Overview
Day 1
Kaitaia to Paihia
Day 2
Paihia to Auckland
Day 3
Auckland to Hamilton
Day 4
Hamilton to Rotorua
Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
Day 6
Taupo to Napier
Day 7
Napier to Wellington
Day 8
Wellington to Blenheim
Day 9
Blenheim to Murchison
Day 10
Murchison to Westport
Day 11
Westport to Karamea
Day 12
Karamea to Arthur's Pass
Day 13
Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
Day 14
Christchurch to Akaroa
 

Overview

Start Kaitaia / Finish Akaroa
Recommended Length: 14 Days
Distance: 2193 km (1371 miles)

This two week tour takes you to many of New Zealand's most famous places. From Kaitaia you'll drive through the orange groves of Kerikeri to the Bay of Islands, where you can enjoy maritime adventures and learn about New Zealand history. Browse the East Coast surf beaches on the way to Auckland's urban attractions. In Hamilton you can take a riverboat cruise before investigating the geothermal attractions of Rotorua and Taupo. Napier, Hastings and Martinborough are wine growing regions to enjoy on the way to Wellington. Explore the Nelson Lakes district, then move to the wild scenery of the West Coast. Arthur's Pass takes you over the Southern Alps to Christchurch.


 

 

Route Summary

   
  Travel time:   Km/Miles
Day 1
Kaitaia to Paihia
1.75 hrs  122/76
Day 2
Paihia to Auckland
3.25 hrs  233/146
Day 3
Auckland to Hamilton
1.5 hrs  127/79
Day 4
Hamilton to Rotorua
1.5 hrs  110/69
Day 5
Rotorua to Taupo
1 hr  81/51
Day 6
Taupo to Napier
1.75 hrs  139/87
Day 7
Napier to Wellington
5 hrs  360/225
Day 8
Wellington to Blenheim
3.5 hrs  126/79
Day 9
Blenheim to Murchison
1.25 hrs  102/64
Day 10
Murchison to Westport
2 hrs  160/100
Day 11
Westport to Karamea
1.25 hrs  96/60
Day 12
Karamea to Arthur's Pass
3.5 hrs  280/175
Day 13
Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
2 hrs  170/106
Day 14
Christchurch to Akaroa
1 hr  87/54
Totals for Driving Route 30.25 hrs  2193/1371

 

 
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