An ideal way to explore New Zealand whilst following the England team is to follow a themed highway. These routes have been road tested, taste tested and given the stamp of approval by travellers and authorities alike.

You can personalise any of the routes with a detour or two, or join several together to create a national tour. Wherever you choose to go, the journey promises to be as enjoyable as the destinations.

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Twin Coast Discovery Highway: Auckland to Cape Reinga in Northland

Renew your love affair with the ocean and discover some significant moments in New Zealand's history. The Twin Coast Discovery Highway leads you to the far north, where the subtropical climate promises a warm welcome and the people always have time for a good conversation.

If you want to hook a game fish, hear an ancient legend or find the perfect uninhabited beach, you've found the ideal road adventure.

Thermal Explorer Highway: Auckland – Waikato – Rotorua – Taupo – Hawke’s Bay

This popular touring route guarantees plenty to talk about over dinner, as well as plenty of delicious dining opportunities.

It's an enticing combination of unusual, captivating landscapes; indulgent food and wine experiences; and authentic encounters with Maori culture. You'll journey from the caves of Waitomo to the vineyards of Hastings, with amazing volcanic action in between.

Pacific Coast Highway: Auckland – The Coromandel Peninsula – Bay of Plenty

The Pacific Coast Highway takes you on a 420 kilometre, ocean-flavoured journey to spectacular coastal scenery and beaches, forest wilderness, photogenic seaside villages and grape growing districts.

The cities of Auckland, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier and Hastings will satisfy your urge to wine, dine and shop.

Amazing natural landscapes such as White Island - an active offshore volcano - will colour your travel memories forever.

Surf Highway 45: New Plymouth – Oakura – Okato – Pungarehu – Oanui - Opunake

Taranaki's hemispherical coast collects 180 degrees of ocean swells, so you can be almost certain that the surf will be pumping somewhere between New Plymouth and Hawera.

But waves aren't the only reason to follow this touring route - the Egmont National Park is always within reach, with tracks to take you up and around magnificent Mount Taranaki.

You'll be in the perfect position to study the botanical changes from surf to summit.

Classic New Zealand Wine Trail: Hawke’s Bay – Wairarapa – Wellington - Marlborough

While this touring route has a food and wine focus, you’ll also find plenty of culture, adventure and scenery. From Hawke’s Bay to Marlborough, it’s a journey of the senses.

Find country scenery, forest parks, wildlife encounters and indulgent food experiences while you journey from Hawke's Bay in the North Island to Marlborough in the South Island.

Taste your way through three significant wine regions, discover the cultural entertainments of Wellington city and enjoy the rural hospitality of Tararua, famous for its iconic brewery.

Alpine Pacific Triangle: Waipara – Hanmer Springs - Kaikoura

Compact and highly scenic, the Alpine Pacific Triangle takes you to the wine and food experiences of Waipara, the spa delights of Hanmer Springs and the marine mammal encounters of Kaikoura.

Between the three main destinations, you'll cruise through beautiful country landscapes and rural towns, where you can always count on friendly hospitality.

Inland Scenic Route: Christchurch – Geraldine – Mount Cook

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Drive along the dotted line where the Canterbury Plains meet the Southern Alps and find a rare kind of heaven. On one side, serene pastures and fields; on the other side, the rock solid beauty of New Zealand's longest, highest mountain range.

Opportunities for outdoor fun can be found at every turn - bring your fly rod, hiking boots and sense of adventure.

Southern Scenic Route: Dunedin – Invercargill – Te Anau

If you want to escape the material world and re-connect with nature, the Southern Scenic Route is the road to big skies, dramatic scenery and meaningful encounters with native animals.

Crowds and queues just don’t come into it. From exploring an authentic castle in Dunedin to kayaking across a wilderness lake, the memories you’ll collect will echo the bold beauty of the landscape and the determination of early pioneers.

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