Tawa Road in Rotorua Lakes District

Tawa Road in Rotorua Lakes District is a gravelled track. It runs in a northeast-southwest direction and ends in a cul-de-sac.

Road Type
minor road
Route
northeast-southwest

Tourist information offices

  • Lake Rotomahana – approx. 11,5 km.
  • Waimangu Vegetation – approx. 11,8 km.
  • Warbrick Terraces – approx. 11,9 km.
  • Rift Valley Panorama – approx. 12,7 km.
  • Inferno Crater – approx. 12,8 km.
  • Waimangu Monintoring Station – approx. 12,8 km.
  • Waomangu Geyser 1900 - 1904 – approx. 12,9 km.
  • Echo Crater – approx. 13,3 km.

Cafés

  • Waimangu Local Store & Cafe – approx. 13,8 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. 4,4 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. 11,0 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. 12,4 km.
  • Lake Okaro Campsite (caravans allowed) at Waimangu Road. Self-contained camping only due to lack of toilet facilities – approx. 13,4 km.

Bus stops

  • Bus Stop 3 – approx. 11,5 km.
  • Bus Stop 2 – approx. 11,9 km.
  • SH38 - Dun Rd – approx. 12,9 km.
  • Kaingaroa – approx. 13,2 km.

Attraction

  • Hot Water Beach – approx. 11,1 km.
  • Hot Pool (Natural) – approx. 12,1 km.
  • Waimangu Volcanic & Thermal Valley at Waimangu Road 587 – approx. 13,8 km.
  • Kerosene Creek – approx. 14,7 km.

Picnic site

  • Te Wairuha – approx. 12,3 km.
  • Lake Okaro Reserve – approx. 13,4 km.

Fire station

  • Waiotapu Fire Station – approx. 11,0 km.

Petrol stations

  • Caltex Truck Stop (Caltex) – approx. 13,2 km.