…(more) Speight's Coast to Coast, 11th - 12th February The Coast to Coast is one of the world's premier multi-sport events. This endurance race traverses the South Island, 243 kolometres by foot, bike and kayak from Kumara Beach on the Tasman Sea to Sumner Beach on the Pacific Ocean. (more) Te…
…Napier 4.25 hrs 342 214 Totals for Driving Route 15.5 hrs 1,220 763 PacificCoastHighway Experience every kind of seaside scenery on this epic coastal journey, from Auckland to Napier, otherwise known as the PacificCoastHighway. Around the Firth of Thames, on your way to the old gold town of…
…Island, following two signposted touring routes; the PacificCoastHighway and the Thermal Explorer Highway. The PacificCoastHighway covers the drive from Auckland, through the Coromandel and Whakatane, to Napier. The Thermal Explorer Highway covers the drive from Napier, through Taupo and…
…oldest remaining home—Fyffe House. This house is administered by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust and is open to the public. The PacificCoastHighway Roadside Crayfish Shop, Kaikoura Photographer: Eric Napier (www.lifeimages.co.nz) This stunning driving route to Kaikoura wedges itself…
…going lifestyle. Everything you need for a perfect holiday is here—sun, sand, sea and a myriad of great places to eat and shop. The PacificCoastHighway touring route brings travellers into the bay, and the city of Tauranga is often their first port of call. Located at the entrance to a…
…easy-going lifestyle. Everything you need for a perfect holiday is hereāsun, sand, sea and a myriad of great places to eat and shop. The PacificCoastHighway touring route brings travellers into the bay, and the city of Tauranga is often their first port of call. Located at the entrance to a…
…for Driving Route 5.5 hrs 451 282 Alpine Pacific Triangle You'll discover an excellent balance of eco-adventure and indulgence on the Alpine PacificHighway. Begin by exploring Christchurch, a city with a strong arts and heritage focus, then head up the coast towards Kaikoura. Unspoilt beaches get…
…State Highway 1 can admire a vast network of settling ponds turning coral pink. In the background, mounds of salt crystals await processing at this substantial solar salt harvesting operation. From here the road and rail routes head towards the sea and take in the wild beauty of the PacificCoast.…
…an interesting stop - the ponds turn coral pink in late summer. After the small town of Ward, the road turns toward the awesome beauty of the PacificCoast. Just north of the Ure River is a road that leads to the walking trails of the Sawcut Gorge. Kaikoura is a base for wildlife experiences of all…