Porika Road in Tasman District

Porika Road in Tasman District is a gravelled minor road. It runs in a northeast-southwest direction and crosses Gowan Valley Road and ends at Braeburn Track, while the other end is a cul-de-sac. This road is part of the bicycle route "Picton ferry to Nelson Lakes Tour Aotearoa".

Road Type
minor road
Route
northeast-southwest

Campsite

  • Camp site (tents only). The only, 8 NZD per night – approx. 9,2 km.
  • Kawatiri Campsite (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Camp at the historic Kawatiri Railway Station site. Explore the old rail bridge, tunnel and station. A great place to walk, fish or picnic. – approx. 11,4 km.
  • Angelus Hut Campsite (10 places, tents allowed) – approx. 16,4 km.
  • West Bay Campground (Buller) (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 18,9 km.
  • West Bay Campsite (limited wheelchair access, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Enjoy water activities on the lake at this easily accessible campsite in the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park. It is only open during the summer months. – approx. 19,3 km.

Cafés

  • Elaine’s Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 21,0 km.
  • Murchison Tearooms & Takeaways – approx. 22,2 km.

Public toilet

  • Owen River Recreation Reserve – approx. 16,9 km.

Gallery

  • Mātakitaki Gallery – approx. 22,2 km.

Viewpoint

  • Sunset Saddle – approx. 17,2 km.
  • Lake Rotoiti View – approx. 18,3 km.
  • Hope Saddle Lookout – approx. 21,2 km.

Hostel

  • Huha Bike Hostel – approx. 18,5 km.
  • Rotoiti Lodge – approx. 20,1 km.

Guest house

  • St Arnaud House at Holland Street 4 – approx. 21,3 km.
  • The Old House – approx. 22,3 km.

Shelter

  • DOC car park shelter (picnic_shelter) – approx. 18,0 km.

Restaurants

  • Rivers Cafe at Fairfax Street 51 – approx. 22,3 km.
  • Panda Xpress (Chinese, opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–20) at Fairfax Street 67 (7007). Supermarket & Food Court – approx. 22,3 km.
  • Hampden Hotel (outdoor seating) – approx. 22,3 km.

Artwork

  • The Valley (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 20,9 km.
  • Karearea Landing (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 21,6 km.

Motel

  • Murchison Motel – approx. 22,2 km.
  • Off The Beaten Trail at Fairfax Street 30 – approx. 22,3 km.

Petrol stations

  • NPD (Diesel, NPD, opening hours: open 24/7) – approx. 21,0 km.