State Highway 35 - The Opotiki, Eastern Bay of Plenty, East Cape to Gisborne road was one of the lesser known roads of New Zealand as in past years it had earned the reputation of being a dusty nightmare.  This is no longer true as it has been almost completely re-aligned and is fully sealed, making it a comfortable road now part of the Pacific Coast Highway.  Petrol, accommodation and meals are obtainable at regular intervals.  Any driver can make this trip with complete confidence and will agree with others who have said that the coastal scenery encountered is beyond compare