New Zealand Drives, Touring Routes

Alpine Pacific Triangle

The Alpine Pacific Triangle is a triangular 370km touring route, taking in the best scenery and experiences of northern Canterbury and the...

Surf Highway 45

Surf Highway 45 is a scenic coastal touring route, which follows the stunning Taranaki coastline between New Plymouth and Hawera. So called...

Canterbury Pacific Highway

The Canterbury Pacific Highway takes in some of the South Island's most stunning coastal and inland scenery. Beginning in Kaikoura - one of...

Inland Scenic Route

An alternative to the main tourist trail, the Inland Scenic Route between Amberley and Geraldine is a great mix of rural vistas and alpine...

The Great Alpine Highway

The Great Alpine Highway is aptly named, and traverses the Southern Alps between Christchurch and the West Coast. Following roughly the same route...

Forgotten World Highway 43

The Forgotten World Highway 43 is New Zealand's first Heritage Trail, beginning in Stratford and ending 150kms later in Taumarunui....

Southern Scenic Route

The Southern Scenic Route is New Zealand's oldest touring route, and arguably one of the most stunning.

The Southern Scenic Route...

Desert Road

The ominous sounding 'Desert Road' is basically the rugged part of State Highway 1. Should you be lucky enough to journey through this...