Upper Mangaehu Road in Stratford District

Upper Mangaehu Road in Stratford District is a gravelled minor road (100 km/h). It runs in a northeast-southwest direction starting from Mangaehu Road and crosses Brewer Road, Tapuni Road, Murcott Road, Ford's Access and Mangarewa Road and ends at Whangamōmona Road.

Road Type
minor road
Speed Limit
100
Route
northeast-southwest

Tourist information offices

  • Whangamomona Domain – approx. 13,7 km.
  • Whangamomona School – approx. 13,8 km.
  • Post Office – approx. 14,3 km.
  • Bank of Australasia – approx. 14,3 km.
  • McCluggages General Store – approx. 14,3 km.
  • Joseph Lewandowski – approx. 14,3 km.
  • Alice King's Grave – approx. 15,7 km.
  • Tahora Saddle – approx. 23,7 km.
  • Moki Tunnel – approx. 28,8 km.

Attraction

  • Old stock tunnel – approx. 6,0 km.
  • Makahu Tunnel – approx. 11,9 km.
  • Republic of Whangamomona (wheelchair accessible) – approx. 14,2 km.
  • Embassy of the Czech Republic in Whangamomona – approx. 14,3 km.
  • Suspension bridge – approx. 18,9 km.
  • Kiore (Matau) Tunnel – approx. 19,3 km.
  • Derelict footbridge – approx. 21,1 km.

Artwork

  • Athol, the Bullock of Whangamōmona (artist: Jack Marsden-Mayer, wood) – approx. 14,4 km.

Campsite

  • Te Wera Valley Lodge – approx. 13,6 km.
  • Whangamomona Camping Ground (tents allowed, caravans allowed) at Whangamomona Road 55. (updated 2020) 10$/person/night for an unpowered site, cash only – approx. 13,8 km.

Viewpoint

  • Whangamōmona Saddle – approx. 13,6 km.
  • Tahora Saddle – approx. 23,7 km.

Stops

  • Te Wera – approx. 14,3 km.
  • Douglas – approx. 24,3 km.

Pubs

  • Whangamomona Tavern (outdoor seating, since 1902, opening hours: Mon, Thu–Sun 10–22; Tue, Wed 16–22) – approx. 14,2 km.

Guest house

  • Douglas Farm Cottage – approx. 23,0 km.