NEW ZEALAND TOURING MAP
Manawatawhi / Three Kings Islands
Cape Reinga Spirits (Te Rerengawairua) Bay
Waitiki Landing
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South Taranaki Bight
Sara Orme
27
Patea
Adam Bryce
17
Waverley 47
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Wanganui
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49
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Marton 22
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Tolaga Bay 35
47
Gisborne
Wairoa
68 31
Mahia Beach MAHIA PENINSULA
Waipatiki Beach
Hawke Bay
Napier 21
Cape Kidnappers
Havelock North 2
16
26
Te Puia Springs
61
117
5
27
Eketahuna
Waikaremoana 106
Riv er ka 2
Woodville Pahiatua
Te Karaka
Lake Waikaremoana
38
64
Lake Ferry
Palliser Bay
TE UREWERA NATIONAL PARK
Hastings
Waikanae Paraparaumu TARARUA Masterton 40 Castlepoint FP 25 38 Plimmerton 27 Upper 30 Carterton Hutt Greytown 41 Riversdale Beach Porirua 58 Featherston 24 23 Lower Hutt18 RIMUTAKA F P Martinborough Cape Wainuiomata Terawhiti Eastbourne 36
WELLINGTON
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WHIRINAKI FOREST PARK
Kaweka 1724
Mangaweka 1731
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Kaingaroa Forest
FOREST PARK
Taihape RUAHINE
21
142
KAWEKA
Waiouru
Opotiki
55
Taupo
Ruapehu
43
Manawatu River18
The lower North Island is a great place for indulging your passions for fine wine, art, theatre and creative cuisine. Soak up New Zealand’s traditional and contemporary culture in the museums, galleries and boutiques of the country’s capital city, Wellington. Wairarapa offers a diverse experience for those who appreciate great wine and character accommodation. On the Kapiti Coast you’ll find an island wildlife sanctuary, fantastic golf and artisan food producers.
Kinloch
Hikurangi 1752
FOREST
55 60
Murupara
5
MtTongariro Mt Ngauruhoe
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Palmerston North
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Lower North Island
46
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Kapiti Island
25
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31
Bulls
Hobbiton, Waikato
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Ratana
Cathedral Cove, Coromandel
68
41
Hunterville
Otaki
20
74
East Cape
RAUKUMARA
Whakatane
13
Mt Tarawera 1111 38
Mt Whakapapa Village
26
30
Hicks Bay
44 35 47
54
Moutohora Island
Matata
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Edgecumbe
Lake Taupo
36 49
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Cruise on Waitemata Harbour, Auckland
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43
NP Stratford Eltham
29
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32
51
Owhango 48
16
29
Bay of Plenty Te Kaha
Kawerau
32
30
PUREORA FOREST PARK 32
27
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Okato
45
10
Rotorua Tokoroa
55
33
Lake 52 Rotorua
Orakeikorako
Taumarunui
53
36 5
Mangakino 50
70
Te Puke
56 29
28
Tirau Putaruru
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Whakaari/White Island Cape Runaway
Motiti Island
20
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Te Kuiti
11
North Taranaki Bight
27
31
20
Waitomo Caves
MATAKANA ISLAND
Katikati
Tauranga
Cambridge
29
3
28
43
29
Mokau
New Plymouth 11
26
1
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Fraser Clements
2
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Matamata
25
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Otorohanga
Awakino
33
Morrinsville
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68
Waihi Beach
Waihi
50
Te Aroha
1B
Mayor Is. (Tuhua)
25
21
27
HAMILTON 45
40
53
Paeroa
Ngaruawahia
International Airport Domestic Airport i-SITE Walks Golf Course Museum Vineyard Fishing Mine Game Fishing Skiing Mountainbiking
26
39
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Road Distance
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Huntly
34km
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Forgotten World Highway: While it’s only 150 kilometres long, the Forgotten World Highway (otherwise known as State Highway 43) is a memorable driving journey. Built on 19th century bridle paths, the highway connects Taumarunui to Stratford. The route wriggles its way over four mountain saddles, through an eerie one-way tunnel and along a sinuous river gorge.
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NZ Great Walks
Visit the summit of snow-topped, volcanic, Mount Taranaki or explore national park that surrounds the mountain, or kayak and journey down the Whanganui River – New Zealand’s longest navigable waterway. For an adrenalin rush try a rafting trip on the Rangitikei River. All three of the region’s cities are known for their beautiful gardens, art galleries and innovative museums.
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Port Waikato Te Kauwhata
Railway
Western North Island
Thames
Tuakau
Waikato River
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Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand but it is the diversity of experiences in such close proximity that makes the region unique. From black sand beaches to amazing dining, rain forests to shopping. Views from the Sky Tower are amazing both day and night. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Kerikeri are great places to learn about New Zealand’s history. Northland is well known for its magnificent native forests, including Waipoua, home of the giant kauri tree - Tāne Mahuta.
Manurewa
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Mercury Bay
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Coromandel
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Whangaparaoa
North Shore
Christchurch
Thermal Explorer: Running between Auckland and Hawke’s Bay and travelling through the volcanic centre of the island. Discover the Waitomo caves, geothermal areas in Rotorua and Lake Taupo, the amazing Tongariro National Park and Hawke’s Bay Wine Country. When combined, the Pacific Coast Highway and Thermal Explorer are known as The Great New Zealand Touring Route.
COROMANDEL PENINSULA Mercury Islands (Iles d‘Haussez)
HAURAKI GULF
Orewa
Helensville
Auckland & Northland
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND (Aotea Island)
Port Fitzroy
28
North Head
Whether you’re kayaking, horse-riding, cycling, skiing, wine tasting, or simply relaxing you will be surrounded by world-class scenery second to none.
Mangawhai
12
321
Pacific Coast Highway: Linking The Coromandel, Blenheim Bay of Plenty and Eastland with Auckland in the north and Hawke’s Bay in the south, covering spectacular coastlines, forest wilderness and grape growing districts. The cities of Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and Hastings will satisfy your urge to wine, dine and shop.
Auckland
Chicken Islands
Maungaturoto
Ruawai
Mokohinau Islands
Ruakaka Hen and
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394 127
Gisborne 504
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452 829 325
Hamilton
Marsden Bay
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New Zealand’s extraordinary geography offers a hugely diverse range of unique things to do, which makes it easy for you to actively experience the breathtaking landscape in all its purity.
Kaitaia
Whangarei
12
1058 748 387 637 835 494 280
Milford Sound Twin Coast Discovery Highway: This route begins 876 555 195 607 745 376 Invercargill in Auckland and travels north, tracing both coasts to 721 527 424 181 308 Haast Cape Reinga and back. Highlights include a procession of 331 255 616 for 189 fishing, Greymouth beautiful beaches, opportunities surfing, diving 508 544 experiences Franz Josef at Waitangi; and dolphin encounters;520 cultural 682 361 Dunedin forest hikes and craft shopping.
New Plymouth 412 694 242 599 369
Poor Knights Islands
56
Picton
117 438 799 485 296 604 996 1107 737 Nelson For more information visit 643 322 329 670 525 360 445 578 Mt Cook newzealand.com/int/themed-highways
Tauranga 167 86 417 398 311 531 107 298 206
Russell
Paihia
Kaikohe
29 350 711 574 360 717 905 1121 672 113
115 205 158 454 349 347 440 107 413 115
Thames
Bay of Islands Cape Brett
Kerikeri 87
Rawene
971 650 286 508 714 359 159 121 499 986 1000 186
Westp
Wanaka
Te Anau
800 479 299 348 567 187 189 299 271 917 829 Queenstown
Wairoa 380 308 252 222 296 529 118 781 329 98 456
Kaeo
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North Island Themed Highways
790 363 276 277 456 148 242 352 212 649 762 71 231
Wanganui 370 434 391 222 305 74 160 252 779 327 468 454
Mangonui 71
Tauroa Point (Reef Point)
265 360 658 294 105 413 849 921 630 211 324 600 863 561
Wellington 195 452 584 548 380 462 145 355 334 983 533 550 660
Karikari Peninsula
95
Kilometres (km)
Whangarei 819 624 626 285 376 450 404 698 539 593 155 297 675 170
Kaitaia
Aotearoa, New Zealand
North Island
North Cape (Otoa)
Cape Turnagain
Waimarama
Surf Highway 45: The 105-kilometre highway that hugs the Taranaki coast is known as Surf Highway 45. One after another, magnificent surf beaches entice you to park the car and catch a wave.
Classic New Zealand Wine Trail: This route links the regions that produce 70% of New Zealand’s wine - Hawke’s Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough - with capital city Wellington. Enjoy wonderful wine, innovative cuisine and character accommodation, with art galleries, live theatre and museums as a cultural bonus.
Other North Island Scenic Routes These routes are not specifically signposted. Western Bays Highway: This peaceful route takes you through the heartland of the North Island, from Turangi, skirting the Pureora Forest Park. It then crosses an amazing landscape of pine forest and hydro lakes along the Waikato River, to the forestry town of Tokoroa. Volcanic Loop: From the trout town of Turangi, you can circle the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park. On a clear day, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the surrounding volcanic terrain. The ‘Desert Road’ cuts across the desolate Rangipo Desert, returning through Turangi along the lakeside to Taupo.
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NEW ZEALAND TOURING MAP South Island and Stewart Island Kilometres (km)
265 360 658 294 105 413 849 921 630 211 324 600 863 561
Wellington 195 452 584 548 380 462 145 355 334 983 533 550 660
790 363 276 277 456 148 242 352 212 649 762 71 231
Transport options in New Zealand Wanganui 370 434 391 222 305 74 160 252 779 327 468 454
971 650 286 508 714 359 159 121 499 986 1000 186 29 350 711 574 360 717 905 1121 672 113
115 205 158 454 349 347 440 107 413 115
Milford Sound
721 527 424 181 308 Haast 331 255 616 189
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Westport
Cape Foulwind
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Kaikoura Kaikoura Peninsula
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Leeston
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Pegasus Bay
Kaiapoi
Waimakariri River
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Penguin Place
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Miles Holden
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Ashburton
Rakaia River BANKS PENINSULA Lake Haast Queenstown and Wanaka’s world famous beauty Lake Pukaki 63 Geraldine Tekapo Jackson Head 47 changes with every season. In winter the 80 36 42 Ashburton River/Hakatere 15 79 Haast Pass/ 55 8 mountains are alive with snowboarders and Tioripatea Fairlie 47 46 41 skiers; in spring and summer, adventures 8 6 Canterbury Bight Temuka 9 MOUNT ASPIRING Lake 62 Twizel Rangitata River on offer range from golf and horse Ohau NATIONAL PARK Makarora trekking to bungy jumping and jet Mt Aspiring/ Big Bay 30 82 Tititea Lake Timaru Lake boating. A scenic drive south Omarama Benmore 3033 Wanaka Hollyford takes you to Fiordland where Lake Milford Lake 8 1 Track 32 23 83 Sound / Aviemore 42 Hawea glacier-cut valleys half-filled Lindis Piopiotahi Pass Otematata 29 For more information visit Waimate 8 with deep green water, 48 Milford Sound 32 Wanaka 82 cascading waterfalls Kurow newzealand.com/int/themed-highways Homer 8A
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Marahau Tasman
Mapua
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Christchurch
321
ABEL TASMAN French Pass NATIONAL (Anaru) PARK
Motueka
Karamea Bight
Dunedin
682 361
KAHURANGI NATIONAL PARK
Karamea
Franz Josef
520 508 544
and peaceful public gardens to relax in. The coastline and Stewart Island have amazing natural attractions like the Moeraki boulders, little blue penguins and the royal albatrosses and fur seals. Stewart Island is just a ferry ride from Bluff and Abut Head offers cage diving with great white sharks for those who like to Franz Josef/Waiau take a walk on the Fox Glacier 23 wild side.
Southern Lakes
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Lovers of history and nature will have plenty to see in the deep south. Oamaru, Dunedin and Invercargill have some 44 of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian Blackball buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. There’s Greymouth stonework to admire, museums to explore
Canterbury’s landscape is filled with green pastures and friendly country towns. The buzzing hub of the region, Christchurch, is a stylish modern city with a mix of interesting architecture and parks to relax in. Hanmer Springs is close by, boasting natural spa baths with stunning mountain views. Also not far is Kaikoura, famous for its crayfish and whale watching safaris. Approximately five hours’ drive south west is the spectacular Aoraki Mount Cook and National Park, where you’ll find the tallest peak in New Zealand. You can helicopter, skydive or hike over Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers or take in their beauty from a short walk to their bases. Punakaiki’s pancake rocks are a must see.
Takaka
Heaphy Track
876 555 195 607 745 376 Invercargill
Coastal Otago & Southland
Canterbury & the West Coast
RANGITOTO KE TE TONGA Totaranui (D’Urville Island)
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643 322 329 670 525 360 445 578 Mt Cook
and dense forest is only a bush walk or relaxing cruise away. Further south, Central Otago is rich in history and famous for fine wine.
The top of the South Island has exceptionally beautiful terrain, with three national parks, the amazing Marlborough Sounds and lots of warm sunshine. The region boasts some of the finest Sauvignon Blanc in the world and is popular for hiking, cycling, sea kayaking, sailing and fishing. You’ll also have many opportunities to improve your art collection – glass artists, painters, potters and sculptors welcome visitors into their studios.
Golden Bay
Collingwood
Picton
117 438 799 485 296 604 996 1107 737 Nelson 1058 748 387 637 835 494 280
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Cape Farewell
Te Anau
800 479 299 348 567 187 189 299 271 917 829 Queenstown
Wairoa 380 308 252 222 296 529 118 781 329 98 456 Thames
Westport
Wanaka
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Kilometres (km)
450 404 698 539 593 155 297 675 170 285 376Marlborough Whangarei 819 624 626 Blenheim,
Lake Pukaki, Canterbury
South Island Themed Highways
Tunnel
Milford Track
George Sound
Routeburn 71 Track Cardrona Greenstone Track Arrowtown
Queenstown
FIORDLAND
Dagg Sound
21
Chalky Inlet Preservation Inlet Puysegur Point
Lumsden
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Railway NZ Great Walks
Nightcaps
Clifden Tuatapere
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RAKIURA NATIONAL PARK
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Balclutha
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Palmerston Karitane
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Solander Island (Hautere)
96
Gore
Waikouaiti
87
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Winton
Otautau
Te Waewae Bay
34km
International Airport Domestic Airport i-SITE Walks Golf Course Museum Vineyard Fishing Mine Game Fishing Skiing Mountainbiking
63
34
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Main Road
94
Hampden 1
26
148
Riverton/Aparima
State Highway
33
14
20
PARK
Dusky Sound West Cape
97
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Manapouri
Alexandra
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Roxburgh
95
Oamaru
33
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Lake Manapouri
Te Anau
Waitaki River
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Ranfurly
87
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NATIONAL Kepler Track
Clyde
Glenavy
83
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Omakau
Clut ha
Doubtful Sound
Lake Wakatipu
116
Lake Te Anau
30
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Cromwell
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Other South Island Scenic Routes These routes are not specifically signposted.
The Inland Scenic 72 Route: Perfect for travellers who like to get off the main highways and find real rural life. Starting at Amberley, in north Canterbury, the route links to State Highway 1 at Winchester. There are fabulous views of the Southern Alps on one side of the road, complemented by the green serenity of the Canterbury Plains on the other. Alpine Pacific Triangle: This route takes you to the wine and food experiences of Waipara, the spa delights of Hanmer Springs and the marine mammal encounters of Kaikoura. Between destinations, you’ll enjoy beautiful country scenery. Southern Scenic Route: From historic Dunedin city, follow the wild southern coast to Invercargill, then continue north-west to Te Anau before ending at Queenstown. Highlights include wildlife encounters along The Catlins coast, hiking the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track, cruising Fiordland and walking the Milford Track - one of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks’. West Coast Touring Route: Between Haast in the south and Karamea in the north, the West Coast is one adventure after another. Watch the oceanic performance at Punakaiki’s blow holes, shop for greenstone in Greymouth and Hokitika, explore old gold workings and hike over one of the massive glaciers.
Treasured Pathway: Enjoy a mix of history, hiking and hedonism as you discover heritage sites, vineyards, national parks and fabulous beaches. From the seaport town of Picton, travel across the top of the South Island to the sand dunes of Farewell Spit. The city of Nelson provides a dash of urban fun in the middle of the journey.
The Great Alpine Highway: From Christchurch, this route travels west across river plains before rising to traverse the Southern Alps through Porters Pass and Arthur’s Pass National Park. Highlights include the impressive Waimakariri and Otira River gorges, the Otira Viaduct and the Castle Hill Rocks and Cave Stream Reserve.
Alpine Traverse: From Christchurch, enjoy awe inspiring views as you cross Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast. Drive north to Reefton and take the Lewis Pass up to the spa resorts of Maruia Springs and Hanmer Springs. Journey back via Kaikoura, where the whales are waiting to meet you.
Southern Heritage Route: Head inland past Mount Hutt ski field and south to Lake Tekapo to see the beautiful Church of the Good Shepherd. Continue on to Mount Cook Village for alpine adventures. Drive on to Wanaka or Queenstown, then loop back to see the heritage architecture of Dunedin.
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