Ruger Road in Tasman District

Ruger Road in Tasman District is a gravelled track (semi-solid). It runs in a north-south direction starting from Brewerton Creek Road.
Road Type
track
Route
north-south

Viewpoint

  • Inwood Lookout – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Hope Saddle Lookout – approx. 10,9 km.
  • Blue Creek Resurgence – approx. 24,2 km.

Cafés

  • Flat Rock Café – approx. 13,7 km.
  • Kowhai Kitchen – approx. 20,7 km.

Guest house

  • Golden Downs Lodge – approx. 5,6 km.

Gallery

  • Hidden Sculpture Gallery & Garden (opening hours: Oct-Apr 10–17; May-Sep closed, fee required, web) at Motueka Valley Highway 4854 – approx. 16,0 km.

Petrol stations

  • npd (Diesel, npd, opening hours: open 24/7) – approx. 20,8 km.

Artwork

  • The Valley (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 25,0 km.

Campsite

  • 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. 22,0 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. 24,7 km.
  • Courthouse Flat Campsite (tents allowed). The scenic drive to the campsite is alongside a historic goldfield. Activities nearby the site include caving, gold fossicking, picnicking, hunting and walking. – approx. 24,9 km.

Hostel

  • Huha Bike Hostel – approx. 14,3 km.
  • Get Real Backpackers (WLAN) – approx. 23,9 km.

Pubs

  • Kohatu Hotel – approx. 13,7 km.

Bar

  • Tapawera hotel and restaurant – approx. 20,6 km.

Fire station

  • Tapawera Volunteer Fire Brigade (Fire and Emergency New Zealand) – approx. 20,8 km.

Attraction

  • Old prospectors hut – approx. 23,3 km.
  • Sanctuary Dome Rock Climbing – approx. 23,7 km.
  • Stamping battery – approx. 24,3 km.

Picnic site

  • Clark Valley Recreational Area – approx. 5,0 km.

Hunting stands

  • Nelson Pistol Club – approx. 5,3 km.

Charging stations

  • Flat Rock Cafe - Kohatu (CHAdeMO, 4 charging points, Zero) – approx. 13,7 km.

Supermarkets

  • Four Square (opening hours: Mon–Sat 8–19:30; Sun 8:30–19) at Main Road Tapawera – approx. 20,7 km.

Tourist information offices

  • DOC Kiosk – approx. 24,8 km.