The Twin Coast Discovery Highway is a 751-km (467-mile) adventure that brings visitors along both coasts of the warmest region in New Zealand. Highlights of the trip include marveling at the kauri trees in Waipoua Forest, dolphin spotting on the east coast, and the opportunity to try the extreme sports of dune surfing and quad biking.
Many people also enjoy exploring the beaches and coves of the Bay of Islands; daily cruises leave from the port in Paihia. The route can be driven all year round, and most visitors will take approximately 5 days to do the trip. Twin Coast Discovery Highway