Whetu Road in Stratford District

Whetu Road in Stratford District is an unpaved minor road. It runs in a southeast-northwest direction starting from Waitara Valley Road and crosses Manutangihia Road.
Road Type
track
Route
southeast-northwest

Tourist information

  • Bank of Australasia – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Joseph Lewandowski – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Post Office – approx. 16,2 km.
  • McCluggages General Store – approx. 16,3 km.
  • Whangamomona School – approx. 16,6 km.
  • Whangamomona Domain – approx. 16,6 km.
  • Alice King's Grave – approx. 17,1 km.
  • Tahora Saddle – approx. 22,8 km.
  • Moki Tunnel – approx. 25,5 km.

Attraction

  • Kiore (Matau) Tunnel – approx. 9,5 km.
  • Makahu Tunnel – approx. 15,9 km.
  • Republic of Whangamomona (wheelchair accessible) – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Embassy of the Czech Republic in Whangamomona – approx. 16,2 km.
  • Suspension bridge – approx. 22,2 km.
  • Old stock tunnel – approx. 28,5 km.

Pub

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

Guest house

  • Douglas Farm Cottage – approx. 19,1 km.

Campsite

  • Te Wera Valley Lodge – approx. 11,4 km.
  • Whangamomona Camping Ground (tents allowed, caravans allowed) at Whangamomona Road 55. (updated 2020) 10$/person/night for an unpowered site, cash only – approx. 16,6 km.

Stops

  • Te Wera – approx. 12,0 km.
  • Douglas – approx. 20,3 km.

Viewpoint

  • Whangamōmona Saddle – approx. 13,3 km.
  • Tahora Saddle – approx. 22,8 km.

Artwork

  • Athol, the Bullock of Whangamōmona (artist: Jack Marsden-Mayer, wood) – approx. 16,3 km.

Stations

  • Toko – approx. 26,0 km.