Driving Route : Classic NZ Wine Trail
Day 2 : Napier to Hastings
- Overview
- Day 1 : Hawke's Bay
- Day 2 : Napier to Hastings
- Day 3 : Hastings to Martinborough
- Day 4 : Martinborough to Wellington
- Day 5 : Wellington to Picton
- Day 6 : Marlborough
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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 to Hastings | 0.5 hrs | 21 | 13 |
| Totals for Day | 0.5 hrs | 21 | 13 |
Napier to Hastings
21 km (13 miles)
Approximately 0.5 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway
Take a tour to the tip of Cape Kidnappers, home of the largest, most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world. www.gannetsafaris.co.nz or www.gannets.com
Take a leisurely drive along State Highway 2 following the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail signs through Tararua. Take in the relaxed country atmosphere and warm hospitality.
Visit Tararua's historic Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka. Tour the brewery, then taste your way through the selection of ales. The Tui HQ experience includes a brewery tour, museum, shop and cafe. www.tui.co.nz
Spend time at Pukaha Mt Bruce, a wildlife sanctuary that specialises in breeding rare species. Pukaha Mount Bruce has an informative visitor centre, guided ranger experiences and a Kiwi nocturnal house. Surrounded by ancient forest trees and free flying native birds, you get a sense of how New Zealand used to be. www.mtbruce.org.nz
Driving Route : Classic NZ Wine Trail
- Overview
- Day 1 : Hawke's Bay
- Day 2 : Napier to Hastings
- Day 3 : Hastings to Martinborough
- Day 4 : Martinborough to Wellington
- Day 5 : Wellington to Picton
- Day 6 : Marlborough
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