SH2, Wairoa to Gisborne
Journeying mostly along the coast, this easy 2-day itinerary reveals beautiful beaches, relaxed towns, stunning surf breaks, beautiful hot springs and bush-clad walking tracks.
Wairoa is a charming riverside town full of character and Edwardian architecture.
From here you can venture to the Mahia Peninsula where Rocket Lab launches are a spectacular sight to behold.
Or continue further north along the Pacific Coast Highway where you’ll enter a haven of natural hot (and cold) springs at Morere Hot Springs. Soak up the surrounds in this pristine wilderness surrounded by 364 hectares of ancient rainforest, native birds, and ancient therapeutic waters. Bliss!