Taurakawa Road in Stratford District

Taurakawa Road in Stratford District is a gravelled minor road. It runs in a north-south direction starting from Puniwhakau Road.

Road Type: minor road
Route: north-south

Tourist information offices

Whangamomona Domain – approx. 20,8 km.
Whangamomona School – approx. 20,9 km.
Post Office – approx. 21,2 km.
Bank of Australasia – approx. 21,2 km.
McCluggages General Store – approx. 21,2 km.
Joseph Lewandowski – approx. 21,2 km.
Alice King's Grave – approx. 22,8 km.
Tahora Saddle – approx. 31,4 km.

Stations

Toko – approx. 24,1 km.

Attraction

Old stock tunnel – approx. 8,7 km.
Makahu Tunnel – approx. 8,7 km.
Suspension bridge – approx. 11,6 km.
Kiore (Matau) Tunnel – approx. 17,4 km.
Republic of Whangamomona (wheelchair accessible) – approx. 21,2 km.
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Whangamomona – approx. 21,2 km.
Derelict footbridge – approx. 29,8 km.

Pubs

Whangamomona Tavern (outdoor seating, since 1902, opening hours: Mon, Thu–Sun 10–22; Tue, Wed 16–22) – approx. 21,2 km.

Stops

Te Wera – approx. 12,7 km.
Douglas – approx. 18,1 km.
Stratford, Victoria Road – approx. 31,0 km.

Campsite

Te Wera Valley Lodge – approx. 12,9 km.
Whangamomona Camping Ground (tents allowed, caravans allowed) at Whangamomona Road 55. (updated 2020) 10$/person/night for an unpowered site, cash only – approx. 20,9 km.

Guest house

Douglas Farm Cottage – approx. 17,1 km.

Viewpoint

Whangamōmona Saddle – approx. 19,5 km.

Artwork

Athol, the Bullock of Whangamōmona (artist: Jack Marsden-Mayer, wood) – approx. 21,3 km.