pacific coast highway The Pacific Coast Highway, traversing the spectacular east coast of New Zealand's North Island, is known as one of the great touring routes in the world. Linking Auckland,  Coromandel,  Bay of Plenty, the East Cape and Hawke's Bay Wine Country, the Pacific Coast Highway travels through a unique region where land and sea meet.    MORE >>
thermal explorer wonder The return journey to Auckland takes on the Thermal Explorer Highway from  Hawke's Bay through the centre of the North Island into areas Lake Taupo, Ruapehu, Rotorua and  Waikato. The regio n is abundant with crystal clear lakes and streams, natural spas, skifields, geothermal activity, Maori culture, wineries and many caves.     MORE >>

Latest News & Events 
The regions of the Pacific Coast Highway and Thermal Explorer Highway offer some memorable New Zealand events and activities that you can add onto your New Zealand holiday experience.

Featured New Zealand Event 

Whitianga Scallop Festival
Location: Whitianga Marina Reserve 
When: 27/8/2008 to 31/8/2008

Pure indulgence! A weekend long celebration of Coromandel seafood and cuisine. Tickets go on sale 01 May for the festival marquee which will be located on the Marina Reserve between 10am and 5pm Saturday.

Over 60 food and wine stalls, cooking demo’s, loads of competitions and great entertainment! On Friday and Saturday nights Whitianga’s restaurants and café’s will be cooking up a storm and hosting some great entertainment too.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE