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napier - wellington NAPIER - WELLINGTON (Via Hastings & Masterton) Driver Information As the last day of your 7 day self-drive North Island travel itinerary, we suggest you get up early, grab a hearty breakfast at one of the numerous cafes in Napier before spending your final day sight-seeing along the route back to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Passing through Hastings and Masterton as you head down to the ‘bottom’ of the North Island, you will be able to view some of New Zealand’s awesome scenery and ‘hot spots’ on route. Some notable stops along the route to Napier include: TARAWERA HOT SPRINGS LAKE TUTIRA HASTINGS SPLASH PLANET WAIPUKURAU TUI BREWERY TOURS WOODVILLE NEW ZEALAND RUGBY MUSEUM LEVIN WELLINGTON Highly recommended Wellington tourist attractions include... Te Papa - You cannot visit Wellington without going to New Zealand's national museum. Te Papa's Marae is a vibrant contemporary meeting house and a living communal centre, unique in a museum. Kiwi Designer Shopping - For the visitor that loves to shop, Wellington offers some great shopping from famous New Zealand designers, including Karen Walker, Zambesi and many more. Wellington Cable Car - Take the Cable Car from Lambton Quay and past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top of Upland Road onto the Lookout, which is also home to Carter Observatory, Planetarium and Cable Car Museum. Enjoy the city views below. Karori Sanctuary - Home to some of New Zealand's rarest and most endangered wildlife including the little spotted kiwi, tuatara, saddleback, stitchbird and kaka. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the bush, lakes and historical buildings or take a guided tour. Parliament Buildings Tour - Visit New Zealand's beautifully refurbished Parliament Buildings, made up of three architecturally distinctive buildings, entry is free. Wellington is an exciting and vibrant city with plenty to offer visitors, including enthusiasts of the performing arts, theatre and live music. You will have plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from plus accommodation to suit all budgets and requirements. If you can, plan to stay a couple of days or longer to really make the most of your stay in Wellington. |
Travel Distance is approximately 334kms (209 miles).
There is nothing commercialised about these hot spring pools located in the middle of the bush on the main highway between Taupo and Napier. Enjoy a relaxing dip while listening to the surrounding nature.
Located in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay, the town is located beside the beautiful Tukituki River and features many historic homesteads dating back to early settler times.
New Zealand's capital city is a surprisingly compact city and is where you can take a ferry crossing across Cook Strait to the South Island. The central city boasts a vibrant cafe scene and some of the best coffee you'll taste in New Zealand. Along with the awesome Te Papa museum, Wellington is considered the arts and culture capital of New Zealand.