New Zealand's most remote coastal drive traces 334km of wild Pacific coastline around the East Cape — the first land on Earth to see each day's sunrise. SH35 winds past Māori meeting houses, volcanic beaches, and isolated communities largely untouched by the tourist circuit. The road is fully sealed but demands time: narrow, winding, and scarce of fuel. On Day 2 a 22km sidetrack leads to the East Cape Lighthouse — 700 steps to the top of the North Island's easternmost point.
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