Driving Route: Rotorua - Napier - Rotorua. Day 2: Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) - Napier. Driving directions for your self-drive holiday in New Zealand, guiding you from Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) to Napier. Take a winery tour of the vineyards in the Hawke's Bay region, visit the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers or just explore the Art Deco City of Napier.
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Driving Route : Rotorua - Napier - Rotorua

Day 2 : Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) to Napier

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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)
Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) - Napier 2.25 hrs 181 113
Totals for Day 2.25 hrs 181 113

Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) - Napier

Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) - Napier

181 km (113 miles)
Approximately 2.25 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway

Waikaremoana is one of New Zealand's most beautiful wilderness lakes. Walking tracks around the lake are well maintained and clearly signposted. The Onepoto Caves are a highlight. Near the shores of the lake is Aniwaniwa, which has a visitor centre. Also on the lake shore is a motor camp with motels and tent-sites.

After the wilds of the Urewera National Park, the town of Wairoa will feel like a bustling metropolis. As well as a lighthouse in its main street, Wairoa has an interesting museum.

On the road south you'll cross the Mohaka River, known for its fishing, kayaking and rafting adventures. The last leg of your journey takes you past Lake Tutira and the turn off to Waipatiki Beach.

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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