Scenery is amazing, plenty of great photo opportunities along the way. On bikes so there is about 9 kilometers of gravel, but we survived.
Travelled this highway on motorbikes.grinned from ear to ear the whole ride. It's like stepping back in time. The scenery is amazing .Take your time , enjoy the journey
First, be warned ... this road, with its mountainous scenery and winding roads, takes far longer than you'd expect! I travelled westwards from Tongiriro, and had to stop overnight at Whangamomona! It is spectacular scenery - typical NZ narrow, winding roads through mountains and gorges. There are many opportunities for side trips. Get hold of a map or brochure so you know which ones appeal to you - unless you have a few days, you won't fit them all in; and some are quite a way off the main route. Most of the attractions are signed, and have display boards giving further information on history and geology. My favourites were Mt Dawson Falls and Tangarakau Gorge. It's a great choice of route between the coast and the mountains.
Remote part of New Zealand with some spectacular scenery. Chose a day when it is not raining. Most of the road is sealed tarmac but there is a section of gravel.
Scenic Bea uty of Taranaki. Lots of places to stop and see and explore. New Zealand natural beauty. Delightful.
We struck a beautiful day. Not a cloud in the sky. I enjoyed the experience of driving our own cart in convoy. Morning coffee or tea and a crumpet was supplied along the track. Then a nice lunch at midday. We stopped at points of interest, and once in the inky blackness in one of the tunnels. Spooky! A trip not to be missed. Well done. We took the 20tunnel option. One negative - the toilets enroute are fairly basic
This is well worth doing if you have a bit of time. The most scenic part for me was the gorge section.
Great trip, bit of gravel but the stop at the Republic of Whangamomona is well worth the diversion.This is stunning kiwi scenery
I thought it was awesome. Dramatic interior scenery and great roads. Maybe not so great for the motion sickness prone, as the corners are really intense. We are glad we took this route. The traffic was really light. The only downside was a bad lunch at a historic pub, but i forget what it was called.
beautiful part of the country that showcases NZ geography and scenery. It's a long way out to Bridge to Somewhere, takes longer than the guide suggests but if you have the time I think worth it. the road is unsealed. The 12k unsealed on HW43 isn't difficult - but keep an eye out for motorbikes. the Historic Places notices inform the trip and the tunnels are fantastic - a tribute to those who lived in the area and to those who built them. make sure your camera is charged.