Ōhura Road in Stratford District

Ōhura Road in Stratford District is a two-lane, asphalted main road (100 km/h, also known as Forgotten World Highway). There is no cycle path. It runs in a northeast-southwest direction and crosses Moki Road, Raekohua Road, Tahora Road, Simpson Street, Mangaowata Road, Whitianga Road, Toi Road, Kohuratahi Road, Marco Road, Vera Road, Prospect Road and Whangamōmona Road. It ends in a cul-de-sac. Ōhura Road is also known as Forgotten World Highway. This road is part of the long-distance road "43" and the bicycle routes Forgotten World Highway and Kopiko Aotearoa. In the vicinity, you can find among other things 8 tourist information offices, 2 viewpoint, an artwork and a caravan site. The nearest stop is Te Wera. Ōhura Road also exists in Waitomo District.

Alternative Name
Forgotten World Highway
Bicycle
yes
Cycle Path
no
Road Type
main road
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
100
Route
northeast-southwest

Tourist information offices

  • Tahora Saddle.
  • Moki Tunnel.
  • Joshua Morgans Grave.
  • Alice King's Grave.
  • McCluggages General Store.
  • Joseph Lewandowski.
  • Post Office.
  • Bank of Australasia.

Viewpoint

  • Tahora Saddle.
  • Whangamōmona Saddle.

Caravan site

  • Tāngarākau Gorge SC Campsite. Self contained vehicles.

Guest house

  • Douglas Farm Cottage.

Stops

  • Te Wera.

Artwork

  • Athol, the Bullock of Whangamōmona (artist: Jack Marsden-Mayer, wood).

Attraction

  • Embassy of the Czech Republic in Whangamomona.