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Rotorua – Wellington

 
Overview
Day 1
Rotorua to Waitomo Caves
Day 2
Waitomo Caves to National Park
Day 3
National Park to Wanganui
Day 4
Wanganui to Wellington
 

Overview

Start Rotorua / Finish Wellington
Recommended Length: 4 Days
Distance: 590 km (369 miles)

This inland route to Wellington reveals some of New Zealand’s most interesting geological features. You’ll begin in the astounding city of Rotorua, where the earth’s inner heat hisses out to create spectacular geothermal attractions. Waitomo provides another kind of natural phenomenon – a labyrinth of limestone caves dripping in stalactites. At National Park you’ll stay under the shadow of three immense volcanoes – walk around them or ski on them, depending on the time of the year. From Wanganui you can discover the secrets of the Whanganui River – New Zealand’s longest navigable waterway. Finish this adventurous journey with your choice of Wellington’s cultural attractions.


 

 

Route Summary

   
  Travel time:   Km/Miles
Day 1
Rotorua to Waitomo Caves
1.5 hrs  136/85
Day 2
Waitomo Caves to National Park
1.75 hrs  143/89
Day 3
National Park to Wanganui
1.5 hrs  123/77
Day 4
Wanganui to Wellington
2.5 hrs  188/118
Totals for Driving Route 7.25 hrs  590/369

 

 
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