New Zealand Tour
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The Surf Highway 45
A 105-kilometer loop hugging Taranaki’s southwestern coast. From New Plymouth south to Hāwera, then back up if you’re circling. Mount Taranaki looms inland — sharp, snow-capped in winter, a constant reference point on clear days. Black sand beaches, rolling swells, and quiet turn-offs to breaks that often sit empty. I’ve driven it end to end…
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The Forgotten World Highway
State Highway 43. 150 kilometers from Taumarunui to Stratford. One of the quietest stretches in the country — remote valleys, dense bush, and a sense that the world moved on without it. I’ve driven it both ways. Summer for longer days, autumn when the light slants low through the trees. The road’s fully sealed now…
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The Thermal Explorer Highway.
A central spine through the North Island’s volcanic heart. From Auckland south to Hawke’s Bay, mostly along State Highway 1 and 5. Steam rises from the ground, lakes fill old craters, mountains stand sharp against the sky. I’ve driven it north to south and back. Summer brings clear days for hikes, winter fog in the…
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The Pacific Coast Highway New Zealand
New Zealand’s east coast run along the North Island. Not one straight highway, but a chain of roads — State Highway 2 mostly — linking Auckland south through Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, to Hawke’s Bay. Pohutukawa trees fringe the edges in December, red against blue water. The drive mixes tight coastal curves with flat vineyard…
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One road. Two coasts.
The right way to open a New Zealand journey. The Twin Coast Discovery Highway. It’s an 800-kilometer loop starting and ending in Auckland, threading through Northland. One road touching two coasts — east and west. No rush, just the steady pull of beaches, forests, and quiet bays. You’ll drive it clockwise or counterclockwise. Most go…
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New Zealand: Where Heaven Meets Earth
Few places on Earth can rival the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand — a land where every turn of the road reveals a new masterpiece of nature. From snow-capped peaks that touch the clouds to turquoise lakes that mirror the sky, this island nation feels like a bridge between heaven and earth. The Land of…