Driving Route : Auckland - Rotorua - Napier

• Overview
• Day 1 : Auckland to Hamilton
• Day 2 : Hamilton to Rotorua
• Day 3 : Rotorua to Taupo
• Day 4 : Taupo to Napier

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Day 4: Taupo to Napier

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

	Travel Time	Km	(Miles)
Taupo - Napier	1.75 hrs	139	87
Totals for Day	1.75 hrs	139	87

Taupo - Napier

139 km (87 miles)
Approximately 1.75 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway

The resort town of Taupo sits on the edge of New Zealand's largest lake, which is well stocked with sizeable trout. You'll find everything a traveller could wish for, including an excellent choice of restaurants. Most accommodation establishments make good use of the underground thermal activity to provide hot spas for relaxation.

The major entertainment on the road from Taupo to Napier is the fantastic scenery. There's a bit of everything - rugged hills, beautiful valleys, gentle plains and huge vistas. At Tarawera you can walk to the hot springs, which are above the Waipunga River. You might also want to stop at the Waiarua Falls lookout, to view the twin waterfalls.

The town of Eskdale heralds your arrival in Napier. In 1931 a devastating earthquake nearly levelled this city. It was rebuilt in the style of the times, and is now considered the Art Deco Capital of the world. The vineyards of Hawke's Bay are all within easy reach of Napier. Another attraction is the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers.

• Overview
• Day 1 : Auckland to Hamilton
• Day 2 : Hamilton to Rotorua
• Day 3 : Rotorua to Taupo
• Day 4 : Taupo to Napier

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Taupo:
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Napier, Hawkes Bay:
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