Rotorua - Napier - Rotorua

Start Rotorua / Finish Rotorua
Recommended Length: 4 Days
Distance: 777 km (486 miles)

Route Summary

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

	Travel time	Km	(Miles)
Day 1 Rotorua to Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park)	4.75 hrs	376	235
Day 2 Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) to Napier	2.25 hrs	181	113
Day 3 Napier to Taupo	1.75 hrs	139	87
Day 4 Taupo to Rotorua	1 hr	81	51
Totals for Driving Route	9.75 hrs	777	486

This circular route provides a stunning range of landscape contrasts.

You'll begin with the weird and wonderful geothermal sights of Rotorua, where mud boils and geysers continually force hot water skyward.

A wilderness road takes you to beautiful, remote Lake Waikaremoana—a fabulous place for forest walks.

Next is the Art Deco city of Napier, which is framed by swathes of vineyards and world class wineries.

>Lake Taupo lies over the hills to the west, a massive crater lake known for its superb trout fishing.

Explore Taupo's geothermal attractions and relax in the hot springs before you arrive back in Rotorua.