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| Travel time | Km | (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne - Napier | 2.75 hrs | 213 | 133 |
| Totals for Day | 2.75 hrs | 213 | 133 |
213 km (133 miles)
Approximately 2.75 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway
Gisborne is a sunny city with a reputation for good wine and fantastic surf beaches. There are more than 20 vineyards in the area—the emphasis is on Chardonnay. Kaiti Beach was the first European landing place in New Zealand.
There are two ways to approach the trip to Napier. The inland route gives you the chance to visit Hackfalls Arboratum, one of the largest private collections of trees in New Zealand.
The coastal route provides access to Morere Hot Springs and the fabulous beaches of the Mahia Peninsula.
Both roads bring you to the town of Wairoa, memorable for the lighthouse in its main street. As you near Napier, Waipatiki Beach and pretty Lake Tutira are attractive diversions.
In 1931 a devastating earthquake nearly levelled the city of Napier. 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.
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