Originally Posted by
clint640
Yep, if you're short on time, just going straight down hwy 1 to Wellington on the way down would probably be a good idea and it's not too bad a ride if you haven't done it before. Just watch out for police - speed limit enforcement is a growth industry on hwy 1! Save the time for a more relaxed ride back up the East coast on your return trip.
Although if you are making good time when you get to Waiouru in the Central North Island on your way down, there is a great twisty side trip west through Ohakune & down hwy 4 to Wanganui, then go down hwy 3 to rejoin hwy 1 south.
Also, on your return to Picton, take Queen Charlotte Drive from Havelock to Picton, not hwy 6.
Cheers
Clint
Bookmarks