Touring Routes Map

New Zealand's Touring Routes are an excellent way to explore the country. Covering many of New Zealand's top regions and must-see destinations, touring routes let you experience NZ at your own pace. View our touring routes map to see which route is right for you, or click on a route for more information.

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Twin Coast Discovery Highway
Discover the joys of the sub-tropical far north.

Pacific Coast Highway
Follow the Pacific Ocean around the North Island, from Auckland to the Hawke's Bay.

Thermal Explorer Highway
Discover the earth forces of the central North Island - from Glowworm Caves to volcanoes to geysers.

Surf Highway 45
Catch some of New Zealand's best surf around 180 degrees of Taranaki's coastline.

Top of the South Wine Trail
Savour the tastes of the acclaimed Waipara and Marlborough wine regions.

Alpine Pacific Triangle
Journey from the Kaikoura shoreline to the alpine retreat of Hanmer Springs in a matter of hours.

Canterbury Pacific Highway
Discover Canterbury's diversity, from eco-tourism in Kaikoura, to heritage trails in Christchurch and wallaby watching in Waimate.

Inland Scenic Route
Head off the main tourist route and discover the charm of rural New Zealand.

Southern Scenic Route
Explore some of New Zealand's most beautiful locations - from the wildlife of the Otago Peninsula and isolation of Stewart Island, to the unparalleled beauty of Fiordland.

New Zealand's Touring Routes