Ash Pit Road in Rotorua Lakes District

Ash Pit Road in Rotorua Lakes District is a tertiary road. It runs in an east-west direction and crosses Brett Road, Crater Road, Gavin Road, Republican Road and Yankee Road and ends at Rerewhakaaitu Road, while the other end is a cul-de-sac.

Road Type
minor road
Route
east-west

Tourist information offices

  • Lake Rotomahana – approx. 6,4 km.
  • Waimangu Vegetation – approx. 6,9 km.
  • Warbrick Terraces – approx. 7,0 km.
  • Rift Valley Panorama – approx. 7,8 km.
  • Inferno Crater – approx. 8,0 km.
  • Waimangu Monintoring Station – approx. 8,0 km.
  • Waomangu Geyser 1900 - 1904 – approx. 8,2 km.
  • Echo Crater – approx. 8,6 km.

Viewpoint

  • Crater Lake Outlook. Lookout closed for safety reasons – approx. 11,1 km.

Campsite

  • Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite (limited wheelchair access) at Brett Road. Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - there is good fishing, swimming and walking nearby. Bring your own water. – approx. 1,5 km.
  • Hot Water Beach Campsite. Camp in scenic surroundings. Relax in the natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay. Enjoy water sports or explore the tracks in other areas around Lake Tarawera. – approx. 5,7 km.
  • Lake Okaro Campsite (caravans allowed) at Waimangu Road. Self-contained camping only due to lack of toilet facilities – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite (limited wheelchair access, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Camp alongside the lake in a large and attractive campsite where trout fishing and water sports are popular. – approx. 9,7 km.

Picnic site

  • Te Wairuha – approx. 6,9 km.
  • Lake Okaro Reserve – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Hawaiki Bay – approx. 10,0 km.

Fire station

  • Waiotapu Fire Station – approx. 7,4 km.

Attraction

  • Hot Water Beach – approx. 5,8 km.
  • Hot Pool (Natural) – approx. 6,7 km.
  • Waimangu Volcanic & Thermal Valley at Waimangu Road 587 – approx. 9,1 km.
  • Kerosene Creek – approx. 11,5 km.

Bus stops

  • Bus Stop 3 – approx. 6,4 km.
  • Bus Stop 2 – approx. 7,0 km.

Cafés

  • Waimangu Local Store & Cafe – approx. 9,1 km.
  • The Landing – approx. 12,3 km.