Route Planner - Taupo to Gisborne

It’s a beautiful drive through the forested hills that lead you to Napier – art deco capital of New Zealand. From there, take the coastal drive to Gisborne and relax in this beach-side town. Then it’s back to Taupo, via Whakatane and Rotorua, enjoying thermal pools and gondola rides along the way.



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A TO B (stops)
 DISTANCE
  TIME
Taupo to Napier
 141km  1hr 52mins
Napier to Gisborne
 216km  2hrs 56mins
Gisborne to Whakatane
 187km  2hrs 28mins
Whakatane to Rotorua
 87km  1hr 13mins
Rotorua to Taupo
 80km  1hr 5mins


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