Gisborne to Opotiki through the Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve (13b/15)
Route 13b of this tour of the North Island uses only one road the SH2 to navigate you through the Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve to Opotiki. This route is an alternative shorter route to route 13a that travels the coastal route to Opotiki. Twisty roads through a spectacular landscape awaits you in the Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve. Another option with this route is to continue on by using the first half of the next route in this tour (14) to take you to Rotorua, allowing you more time to explore this popular tourist area.
| Author | Travel mode | Distance | Duration | Countries | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nick Carthew / AH |
Driving | 142.4km (6📍) | 1:55 | 🇳🇿 | GPX, KML |
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