NEW ZEALAND TOURING MAP

Manawatawhi /
Three Kings Islands

Cape Reinga Spirits

(Te Rerengawairua) Bay

Waitiki
Landing

Kilometres (km)

Great Exhibition

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Ahipara

Cavalli Is
42

12

Opononi

11

10

Taupo 82 249 296 143 605 153 350 280

Rotorua 331 312 225 561 107 287 234
Palmerston North 234 178 853 401 394 528

17

KawakawaWhangaruru Harbour

13

53

Napier 748 296 216 423

Ngunguru
Maungatapere
56

89

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Wellsford Cape Rodney

19
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Tryphena
Warkworth

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58

Cape Colville

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27

16

37
47

18

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21

Waitara

Inglewood

18
21
Mt Taranaki or 3
Cape Egmont 37
Mt Egmont
2518
EGMONT

Opunake

30

13

South
Taranaki Bight

Sara Orme

27

Patea

Adam Bryce

17

Waverley
47

Wanganui

49

KAIMANAWA
Turangi FOREST
PARK

TONGARIRO
N P 60
Ohakune 1

Marton
22

23

Waitarere

57

39

26 56

Shannon

20

Levin
Mitre
1571

41

50

31

38

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CO

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AORANGI
FP

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Cape Palliser
(Matakitakiakupe)

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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

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

21

oh

37

36

WHIRINAKI
FOREST
PARK

Kaweka
1724

Mangaweka
1731

12

PARK

53
FOREST 27
PARK
Waipawa
54
Norsewood
Waipukurau
22
43
Takapau
Kimbolton
33
2
Feilding
Dannevirke
Ashhurst
23
16

23

37

Ruatoria

70

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 Zealands traditional and contemporary culture in the
museums, galleries and boutiques of the countrys capital
city, Wellington. Wairarapa offers a diverse experience
for those who appreciate great wine and character
accommodation. On the Kapiti Coast youll find an island
wildlife sanctuary, fantastic golf and artisan food producers.

Kinloch

Hikurangi
1752

FOREST

55
60

Murupara

MtTongariro
Mt Ngauruhoe

47

Palmerston North

23

62

21

Himatangi Beach 31
Foxton

Lower North Island

46

100

Rangitikei R

Kapiti
Island

25

36

31

Bulls

Hobbiton, Waikato

22

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

Edgecumbe

Lake Taupo

36 49

19

30

19

50

(Taupomoana)

49

Pipiriki

Hawera

anui R
ang
Wh

Manaia

Cruise on Waitemata Harbour, Auckland

58

43

4
Whakahoro
National Park

WHANGANUI
NATIONAL
PARK Raetihi

43

NP
Stratford
Eltham

29

43

32

51

Owhango
48

16

29

Bay of Plenty Te Kaha

Kawerau

32

30

PUREORA
FOREST
PARK 32

27

51
3A

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

30
3

Mt Maunganui
Maketu
9

27

34

24

Whakaari/White Island
Cape Runaway

Motiti Island

20

W aik at o

Te Kuiti

11

North
Taranaki Bight

27

31

20

Waitomo Caves

MATAKANA ISLAND

Katikati

Tauranga

Cambridge

29

28

43

29

Mokau

New Plymouth 11

26

Fraser Clements

60

Matamata

25

W ai
14

Otorohanga

Awakino

33

Morrinsville

23
Raglan
PIRONGIA 39
FP
Te Awamutu
Kawhia
31

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

42

34

Road Distance

25
A

33

31

Huntly

34km

28

Forgotten World Highway: While its 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.

Tairua
Pauanui
COROMANDEL
FOREST PARK
Whangamata

GE

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 Zealands longest navigable waterway.
For an adrenalin rush try a rafting trip on the Rangitikei
River. All three of the regions cities are known for their
beautiful gardens, art galleries and innovative museums.

34
1

Port Waikato Te Kauwhata

Railway

Western North Island

Thames

Tuakau

Waikato River

57

R AN

Main Road

Firth
of
Thames

EL

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 Zealands history. Northland is well known for
its magnificent native forests, including Waipoua, home
of the giant kauri tree - Tne Mahuta.

Manurewa

ND

Papakura
22
Pukekohe
Waiuku

25

50

Whitianga

MA

Piha

Mercury Bay

46

RO

AUCKLAND

State Highway

Coromandel

WAIHEKE
IS.
54

CO

Muriwai Beach

Whangaparaoa

North Shore

Christchurch

Thermal Explorer: Running between Auckland and

Hawkes 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 Hawkes 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 dHaussez)

HAURAKI
GULF

Orewa

Helensville

Auckland & Northland

GREAT BARRIER
ISLAND
(Aotea Island)

Port
Fitzroy

28

North Head

Whether youre 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
Hawkes 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

70

394 127

Gisborne 504

55
Dargaville Waipu

452 829 325

Hamilton

Marsden Bay

14

K ai

New Zealands 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

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 Zealands
wine - Hawkes 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, youll 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

Greymouth

Westport

Cape
Foulwind

Haast River

34

NATIONAL
PARK 7

Riv
41

er

22

Ross

73

63

74

69

VICTORIA
Reefton
65
FOREST
45 PARK

78

Wairau
Valley

46

Seddon

Cape Campbell

er
Riv

Maruia Springs

HANMER
FOREST Hanmer
Springs
83 PARK

82

Tapuae-o-Uenuku
2885

Lewis Pass

ce
en
88

70

Kaikoura
Kaikoura Peninsula

68

Goose Bay

10

S CRAIGIEBURN
FOREST

Oxford

73

41

19

26

12

NAORAKI /

Darfield

44

Waiau R.

Cheviot

58

50

Rakaia
29

Leeston

56

Hurunui R.

Pegasus Bay

Kaiapoi

Waimakariri River

CHRISTCHURCH

50

Methven
77

32

Rangiora

Penguin Place

19

Waipara

Amberley

94

PARK

E
HAoraki/Mount Cook

Blenheim

Ward

NELSON
LAKES
NATIONAL
PARK

Arthurs Pass

10

Rotoroa

LAKE SUMNER
24
FOREST
73 74
PARK Culverden
Otira ARTHURS PASS
7
NATIONAL PARK
Arthurs Pass
45

92

31
Riv er

Murchison

Kumara

Hokitika

ir a
Wa

Picton
28

26

52

20

Hokitika River

63

Inangahua

Punakaiki PAPAROA

WESTLAND/
MT COOK
TAI POUTINI
NATIONAL PARK
Aoraki/Mt Cook
NATIONAL
3754
117 PARK
Mt Somers

39

100

ull er
40 B

50

Nelson

14

MT RICHMOND
FOREST PARK
u

Lincoln

83

Yellow-eyed penguin, Southland

Lyttelton

Miles Holden

75

Akaroa

Ashburton

Rakaia River BANKS PENINSULA

Lake
Haast
Queenstown and Wanakas 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
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Homer
8A

Arapawa
Island

Portage

Havelock

Richmond

38

67

75

33

Hector

Bay

AI
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Blenheim

Marahau Tasman

Mapua

48

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

Abel
Tasman
60 Track
56

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. Theres
Greymouth
stonework to admire, museums to explore

Canterburys 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 youll 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. Punakaikis
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 (DUrville Island)

26

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. Youll 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

Farewell Spit

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350
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Taupo
An extensive network of air, train and road services mean most
Rotorua 331 312 225 561 107 287 234
places can be reached
by
public transport. Buses and coaches
Palmerston North 234 178 853 401 394 528
link up with rail and ferry New
operators
the length of
369
242 599 you
694take
Plymouth 412to
423most destinations.
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the country, and air travel is alsoNapier
available
Kaitaia 452 829 325
If youre going to drive around New Zealand
(a popular option)
Hamilton 394 127
driving tips, licences and permits, road
rules,504recommended trips
Gisborne
and general information can all be foundAuckland
on newzealand.com
Nelson & Marlborough

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

Cl
ar

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

49

Ohai

Railway
NZ Great Walks

Nightcaps

Clifden
Tuatapere

96

99

48

Riversdale

FO

VE

AU

Mason Bay

31

Rakiura
Track

RAKIURA
NATIONAL
PARK

Road Distance
Titi/Muttonbird
Islands

Port Pegasus
South Cape/
Whiore

Tapanui

IT

M at a

33

42

13

23

Clinton

93

ur

Ruapuke Is.

Halfmoon Bay (Oban)

Paterson Inlet/
Whaka a Te Wera
Port Adventure

STEWART
ISLAND/
RAKIURA

46

176

Milton

14

OTAGO
PENINSULA

DUNEDIN

Taieri River

Balclutha

14

Bluff

X
S

Codfish Island
(Whenuahau)

52

Lawrence Mosgiel

Palmerston
Karitane

56

69

31
Mataura 44
23
39
Edendale
98
41
8
CATLINS Owaka
Invercargill FOREST
1
PARK

98

Solander Island
(Hautere)

96

Gore

Waikouaiti

87

72
90

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

Main Road

94

Hampden
1

26

148

Riverton/Aparima

State Highway

33

14

20

PARK

Dusky
Sound
West Cape

97

59

85

50

-Au
ata

Manapouri

Alexandra

21

59 94

Taranui

63

r/ M

RESOLUTION
ISLAND

Roxburgh

95

Oamaru

33

e
Riv

Lake
Manapouri

Te Anau

Waitaki River

16

Ranfurly

87

40

96

NATIONAL
Kepler
Track

Clyde

Glenavy

83

85

Omakau

Clut ha

Doubtful Sound

Lake
Wakatipu

116

Lake
Te Anau

30

41

58

Lake
Dunstan

Cromwell

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SECRETARY
ISLAND

60

94

64

St Bathans

53

Clutha River
Nugget Point

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, youll 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 Zealands 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 Punakaikis 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 Arthurs 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 Arthurs 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.

i-SITE is New Zealands official visitor information

network with over 80 i-SITEs nationwide.
For more information visit www.i-SITE.org.nz