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Rotorua - Waitomo - Napier - Rotorua

 
Overview
Day 1
Rotorua to Waitomo Caves
Day 2
Waitomo Caves to Taupo
Day 3
Taupo to Napier
Day 4
Napier to Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park)
Day 5
Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) to Rotorua
 

Overview

Start Rotorua / Finish Rotorua
Recommended Length: 5 Days
Distance: 758 km (474 miles)

This itinerary circles the central North Island region. Rotorua provides geothermal and Maori cultural attractions. Then take the cross country route to Waitomo Caves, where there are various ways to explore the huge limestone caverns. Trout fishing, hot pools and geothermal parks are things to enjoy in Taupo. In Napier, architecture and vineyards are the main attractions. At Lake Waikaremoana, you can do some serious walking and fishing before you take the road back to Rotorua.


 

 

Route Summary

   
  Travel time:   Km/Miles
Day 1
Rotorua to Waitomo Caves
1.5 hrs  136/85
Day 2
Waitomo Caves to Taupo
2 hrs  163/102
Day 3
Taupo to Napier
1.75 hrs  139/87
Day 4
Napier to Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park)
2.25 hrs  181/113
Day 5
Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) to Rotorua
2 hrs  139/87
Totals for Driving Route 9.5 hrs  758/474

 

 
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