New Zealand · 6 days · 800 km · One-way
East Cape — NZ's forgotten Pacific coast 6 days
Less-visited east coast. Auckland, Whakatane, Te Araroa (East Cape), Gisborne (first sunrise), Napier (Art Deco), Wellington. The NZ no one does.
Start: Auckland · End: Wellington · October to April. · Difficulty: easy
Highlights
- East Cape Lighthouse
- Gisborne first sunrise
- Napier Art Deco
- Cape Kidnappers gannets
- Wellington Cuba St
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Auckland → Whakatane
Auckland → Whakatane · 320 km
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Day 2
Whakatane → Te Araroa (East Cape)
Whakatane → Te Araroa · 220 km
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Day 3
East Cape → Gisborne
Te Araroa → Gisborne · 180 km
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Day 4
Gisborne → Napier
Gisborne → Napier · 220 km
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Day 5
Napier (Art Deco + Cape Kidnappers)
Napier · 60 km
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Day 6
Napier → Wellington (drop-off)
Napier → Wellington · 320 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.