The driving distance between Wellington and Auckland (the other major city of New Zealand) is 640 km (397 miles). Read also about all driving distances within New Zealand or all articles related to travel distances in New Zealand.

While in New Zealand, remember to drive on the left. All roads are signposted, speed limits are in km per hour and the speed limit on the open road is 100 kph. New Zealand’s main roads are sealed and tourist routes are of a generally high standard. Continue reading »

The driving distance between Auckland and Wellington (the other major city of New Zealand) is 640 km (397 miles). Read also about all driving distances within New Zealand or all articles related to travel distances in New Zealand.

You will need to take a ferry when traveling between the North Island, South Island and Stewart Island by road. In New Zealand remember to drive on the left. New Zealand’s main roads are sealed and tourist routes are of a generally high standard. Continue reading »

New Zealand is a country on two big islands: North Island (where the best city Auckland is located) and South Island. Wellington is just between these two islands. To cross the full 2,000 km from one extremity of the North Island to the opposite extremity of the South Island, it might take about 30 hours.

It’s easy to underestimate travelling times in New Zealand. Although distances may seem short on paper, New Zealand roads may be narrower than you are used to, cover hilly terrain and vary from motorways to unsealed gravel roads. Continue reading »