Royal Tour Itinerary
- Overview
- Day 1 : Auckland to Waitomo Caves
- Day 2 : Waitomo Caves to Rotorua
- Day 3 : Rotorua to Taupo
- Day 4 : Taupo to Wellington
- Day 5 : Wellington to Nelson
- Day 6 : Nelson to Marahau
- Day 7 : Marahau to Westport
- Day 8 : Westport to Franz Josef
- Day 9 : Franz Josef to Wanaka
- Day 10 : Wanaka to Queenstown
- Day 11 : Queenstown to Te Anau
- Day 12 : Te Anau to Milford Sound
- Day 13 : Te Anau to Queenstown
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Day 6 : Nelson to Marahau
Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.
| Travel time | Km | (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson - Motueka | 0.75 hr | 49 | 31 |
| Motueka - Marahau | 0.25 hr | 17 | 11 |
| Totals for Day | 1 hr | 66 | 41 |
Nelson - Motueka
49 km (31 miles)
Approximately 0.75 hour
Road Conditions: State Highway
The city of Nelson is home to a fascinating community of beach, bush and art lovers. From here you can organise yourself an eco-adventure or become immersed in the local creative culture.
The road to Motueka hugs the coast, which makes it easy to browse beaches as you go. The Waimea Inlet and the villages of Mapua and Ruby Bay are particularly irresistible. Art and pottery studios, vineyards and excellent cafes are other local distractions.
In the horticultural town of Motueka you can indulge your love of fresh fruit and vegetables, and feed your imagination with local arts and crafts.
Because it's so close to the Abel Tasman National Park and the Kahurangi National Park, Motueka is an ideal place to plan and prepare for hiking adventures.
Motueka - Marahau
17 km (11 miles)
Approximately 0.25 hour
Road Conditions: State Highway/Arterial
In the horticultural town of Motueka you can indulge your love of fresh fruit and vegetables, and feed your imagination with local arts and crafts.
Because it's so close to the Abel Tasman National Park and the Kahurangi National Park, Motueka is an ideal place to prepare for hiking adventures.
The short trip to Marahau takes you past the road to Kaiteriteri Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the region.
The picnic area in the Riwaka Valley is another scenic detour—you can walk to the source of the Riwaka River.
Marahau is often called ‘the Abel Tasman Village’, because it's where many people begin their explorations of the Abel Tasman National Park. You can hire kayaks, swim with seals or catch a water taxi to one of the park's amazing beaches.
The Coast Track in the Abel Tasman National Park is the most popular ‘great walk’ in New Zealand. The track takes you past pristine golden sand beaches and calm turquoise waters. Travel on foot or in a sea kayak.
- Overview
- Day 1 : Auckland to Waitomo Caves
- Day 2 : Waitomo Caves to Rotorua
- Day 3 : Rotorua to Taupo
- Day 4 : Taupo to Wellington
- Day 5 : Wellington to Nelson
- Day 6 : Nelson to Marahau
- Day 7 : Marahau to Westport
- Day 8 : Westport to Franz Josef
- Day 9 : Franz Josef to Wanaka
- Day 10 : Wanaka to Queenstown
- Day 11 : Queenstown to Te Anau
- Day 12 : Te Anau to Milford Sound
- Day 13 : Te Anau to Queenstown
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