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Driving Route : Rotorua - Waitomo - Napier - Rotorua

Day 5 : Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) to Rotorua

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)
Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) - Rotorua	4.75 hrs	376	235
Totals for Day	4.75 hrs	376	235

Waikaremoana (Urewera National Park) - Rotorua

376 km (235 miles)
Approximately 4.75 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway

Waikaremoana is one of New Zealand's most beautiful wilderness lakes, and the gateway to the Urewera National Park. Walking tracks 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, cabins and tent-sites.

Forest is the dominant scenery on the adventurous road to Rotorua. You'll be driving through the native forest of the Urewera Ranges and Whirinaki, followed by Kaingaroa Forest—one of the world's largest pine plantations.

Horse trekking, trout fishing, and hiking are all possible activities. Murupara is the only town you'll encounter—a well-equipped forestry settlement with a passion for hunting and fishing.

Rotorua sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, so volcanic activity is part of the city's past and present. Explore the geothermal areas and discover the unique culture of New Zealand's Maori people. Rotorua is entertaining in any weather, at any time of the year.