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Driving Route : Auckland - Napier - Wellington

Start: Auckland
Finish: Wellington
Recommended Length: 6 Days
Distance: 1,272 km (795 miles)

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Route Summary

Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.

  Travel time Km (Miles)
Day 1
Auckland to Whitianga
2.5 hrs 212 133
Day 2
Whitianga to Tauranga
2.25 hrs 168 105
Day 3
Tauranga to Rotorua
1 hr 82 51
Day 4
Rotorua to Gisborne
3.5 hrs 275 172
Day 5
Gisborne to Napier
2.75 hrs 213 133
Day 6
Napier to Wellington
4.5 hrs 322 201
Totals for Driving Route 16.5 hrs 1,272 795

Beach Lover's Route

Beach Lover's Route

This is the beach lover's route to Wellington, with a serving of vineyards on the side.

Kick off with the urban and marine pleasures of Auckland, then move on to the tranquil bays of the Coromandel coast.

Over the ranges you'll find a series of surf beaches that just doesn't stop.

After the sunny city of Tauranga, head inland to the geothermal parks of Rotorua.

Nip back to the coast to find Opotiki, then begin the memorable journey around the edge of East Cape.

The vineyards of Gisborne, Napier and Hastings should be investigated before you drive on to the heritage and cultural attractions of Wellington.

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