Driving Route : Auckland - Rotorua - Wellington

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Day 5 : Palmerston North to Wellington

Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.

	Travel time	Km	(Miles)
Palmerston North - Wellington	1.75 hrs	139	87
Totals for Day	1.75 hrs	139	87

Palmerston North - Wellington

139 km (87 miles)
Approximately 1.75 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway

One of New Zealand's largest provincial cities, Palmerston North has an attractive historic heart. Many of the original stores built in the 1920s and 1930s have been restored and now function as boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Rose gardens and museums should also be on your agenda of things to see.

Your journey south first takes you to Shannon—pause here to enjoy the owl sanctuary. The town of Levin is next—it has a thriving clothing industry and many factory shops. Two beautiful dune lakes are an easy detour from here. Offshore from Waikanae is Kapiti Island, a nature reserve for close encounters with rare birds. A car museum and gourmet cheese factory are other attractions in this area.

Wellington is compact, cultured and full of character. Nestled between the harbour and the hills, the downtown area is ideal for explorations on foot. Enjoy cafes, restaurants, museums and all kinds of shops. Dance, theatre and musical performances are a Wellington specialty.

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