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Old October 19th, 2004, 06:53 AM
vicki Steven
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in article , JohnM at
wrote on 18/10/04 7:37 AM:


What is the best way to go from Whakanaka (White Island) to Napier?
Is it the coastal route via Gisborn or the inland route via Rotorua and
Taupo. I was thinking of going to Rotorua then Whakanaka then Napier
then Taupo.

Assume you mean Whakatane?? The most direct route is Highway 5, via Rotorua
& Taupo - 310 Km;

The alternative is Highway 2, via Gisborne (this is NOT coastal, but pretty
much entirely inland) - 418 km

Or the "scenic route" via East Cape as recommended by another poster - about
500 Km (you'd really need 2 days for this route as there is so much to see).

Vicki