Travelling The Pacific Coast Highway, New Zealand

How often have you wished you could travel one of life’s great journeys? The Orient Express? Route 66? A safari through India, or Africa? Or perhaps better still, New Zealand’s Pacific Coast Highway.

The Pacific Coast Highway is one of THE great trails waiting to be discovered. From sophisticated city to tranquil seascapes where time stands still… and in between? Some of the world’s finest cuisine and wine, magnificent coastal scenery, unique flora, fauna, and a vibrant and artistic culture. All linked by 420 kilometres of smooth, lightly-used road, laced with an intriguing history.

The Pacific Coast Highway begins in the twin harboured city of Auckland, the main arrival point for international visitors. It links such regions as The Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Whakatane and Eastland in the north, and Hawke’s Bay in the south, offering activities as diverse, as they are enjoyable. Whale watching and swimming with dolphins, walking on an active volcano, deep sea and fresh water fishing, scuba diving, golf, wine trails and whitewater rafting. These are just some of the many activities you can enjoy as you travel this fascinating route.

An advantage of the Pacific Coast Highway is that the journey can be whatever you would like it to be. Whether a romantic step back in time, a culinary adventure, a journey into a natural wilderness, or simply the most fun-filled vacation you’ve ever had, you can be assured of a journey you will always remember.

One thing is certain, whatever you choose to do and see, you are about to embark on one of life’s great journey’s, New Zealand’s Pacific Coast Highway.