Is the East Cape road sealed?
The road is sealed and pretty empty, but you’ll want to stop lots!! You walk to the East Cape Lighthouse. From Hwy 35 at Te Araroa, the lighthouse can be reached by a 25 minute drive on East Cape Road to the carpark. Here you face a 20 minute climb up 500+ steps to the lighthouse.
How long does it take to drive around East Cape NZ?
Along the east coast of the North Island, and often overlooked by tourists, East Cape NZ juts out into the ocean. A piece of real New Zealand, an East Cape road trip is nature, history, and culture. The dramatic coastal drive from Gisborne to Opotiki is 334 kilometres, a 5.5-hour drive over mostly paved roads.
Is State Highway 35 sealed?
Admin: Hi Claire, yes, State Highway 35 is all sealed, you will find some unsealed roads if you take detours off the highway, eg. to East Cape Lighthouse.
Where is East Cape NZ?
Gisborne District
East Cape is the easternmost point of the main islands of New Zealand. It is located at the northern end of the Gisborne District of New Zealand’s North Island. It can also refer to the broader Gisborne cape.
Is Gisborne road open?
Gisborne district local road information Closed to the public indefinitely.
Is the gorge from Gisborne to Opotiki open?
The Gorge is currently OPEN.
Is Whakatane worth visiting?
On the coast of the Bay of Plenty region, Whakatane is the ultimate destination to experience a balance of outstanding nature, authentic culture and unique experiences.
Is the Gisborne road open?
Closed to the public indefinitely. Opening date for Heavy Vehicles 18 May. Take care.
What is the Gorge between Opotiki and Gisborne?
Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve is on SH2 between Opotiki and Gisborne.
What is there to see between Napier and Gisborne?
HIGHLIGHTS
- EastwoodHill National Arboretum.
- Morere Hot Springs.
- Rere rock slide.
- Mahia Peninsula.
- Wairoa lighthouse & river walk.
- Mohaka River jet boating, horse riding and farm stay.
- Mohaka Railway viaduct lookout picnic area.
- White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve waterfall and native forest.
What is there to see between Opotiki and Gisborne?
Opotiki to Gisborne via The Waioeka Gorge: 8 Epic Stops!
- Tauranga Bridge. Let the Waioeka Journey begin!
- Manganuku Bridge. You’re probably thinking there seems to be a theme occurring here, but New Zealanders love their historic bridges!
- Riverside Rest Stops.
- Matawai.
- The Motu Road.
- Otoko.
- Tarndale Slip.
- Gisborne.
What is Gisborne New Zealand known for?
Gisborne is the first city in the world to greet the sun each morning. Gisborne has a reputation for amazing food, wine / beer and surf beaches. As the unofficial ‘Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand’, Gisborne has a comprehensive wine trail leading to boutique wineries.