Driving Route : Rotorua - Waitomo - Napier - Rotorua

Day 4 : Napier to Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park)

Overview
Day 1 : Rotorua to Waitomo Caves
Day 2 : Waitomo Caves to Taupo
Day 3 : Taupo to Napier
Day 4 : Napier to Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park)
Day 5 : Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) to Rotorua

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

Napier - Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park)

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

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.

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

When you reach Wairoa, memorable for the lighthouse in its main street, you'll have the chance to stock up with supplies before you head for the wilds of the Urewera National Park. Wairoa also has an interesting museum.

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.