Tawata Road in Ruapehu District

Tawata Road in Ruapehu District is an unpaved minor road. It crosses Kirikau Valley Road, Kokakoriki Road and Trussells Road and ends at Mangaohutu Road and comes from Paparoa Road.

Road Type
minor road

Tourist information offices

  • Aukopae Tunnel – approx. 13,4 km.
  • Aukopae Landing – approx. 13,6 km.
  • Aorangi Flour Mill – approx. 13,7 km.
  • Papa Drive – approx. 14,9 km.
  • Te Maire Bluff – approx. 15,7 km.
  • Herlihys Bluff – approx. 19,9 km.

Chemist's

  • Lauren's Lavender Farm Shop at River Road 1381 (3991) – approx. 14,8 km.

Bus stops

  • Taumarunui Hospital – approx. 23,8 km.

Restaurants

  • RSA (burgers, regional cuisine, Wi-Fi) at Marae Street – approx. 24,6 km.

Stations

  • Heao – approx. 11,2 km.
  • Mangaparo – approx. 19,4 km.
  • Ohura – approx. 23,2 km.

Motel

  • Kelly's Motel – approx. 24,5 km.
  • Twin Rivers Motel at Marae Street 23 (3920) – approx. 24,6 km.
  • Alexander Spa Motel – approx. 24,7 km.

Parking

  • Te Maire Loop Track Parking – approx. 14,9 km.

Petrol stations

  • BP 2go Taumarunui (Diesel, LPG, BP, opening hours: open 24/7) – approx. 24,6 km.

Campsite

  • Mosley's Campsite – approx. 14,6 km.
  • Ohauora Campsite. This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access. – approx. 16,7 km.
  • Mangapurua Trig Campsite – approx. 18,5 km.

Attraction

  • Maraekōwhai Hauhau Niu Poles Historic Reserve – approx. 550 m.
  • Taumaranui canoe hire at Hikumutu Road 292 (3992) – approx. 21,6 km.

Stops

  • Tokirima – approx. 12,8 km.

Fire station

  • Ohura Volunteer Fire Brigade (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) – approx. 23,8 km.

Theatres

  • Little Theatre – approx. 24,6 km.