Wairau Valley Highway in Tasman District

Wairau Valley Highway in Tasman District is a two-lane, asphalted main road (80 km/h). The road has no sidewalks. It runs in a northeast-southwest direction starting from Main Road Saint Arnaud and crosses Borlase Avenue, Kehu Lane, Korere-Tophouse Road, Beech Hill Rise, Alpine Meadows Drive and Tophouse Road. This road is part of the long-distance road "63" and the bicycle route "The Rainbow Trail" and the hiking trail "TA07a Richmond Alpine Track".

Road Type: main road
Speed Limit: 80
Route: northeast-southwest

Campsite

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. 5,7 km.
West Bay Campground (Buller) (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 6,2 km.
Angelus Hut Campsite (10 places, tents allowed) – approx. 16,6 km.
Camp spot – approx. 19,4 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. 25,1 km.
Camp site (tents only). The only, 8 NZD per night – approx. 34,0 km.
Rock Bivy – approx. 34,0 km.

Picnic site

Clark Valley Recreational Area – approx. 25,3 km.

Charging stations

Flat Rock Cafe - Kohatu (CHAdeMO, 4 charging points, Zero) – approx. 37,4 km.

Viewpoint

Lake Rotoiti View – approx. 8,1 km.
Sunset Saddle – approx. 18,5 km.
Hope Saddle Lookout – approx. 22,6 km.
Inwood Lookout – approx. 23,9 km.

Cafés

Elaine’s Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 4,3 km.
Flat Rock Café – approx. 37,4 km.

Petrol stations

NPD (Diesel, NPD, opening hours: open 24/7) – approx. 4,3 km.

Hunting stands

Nelson Pistol Club – approx. 26,4 km.

Artwork

Karearea Landing (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 3,7 km.
The Valley (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 4,3 km.

Guest house

St Arnaud House at Holland Street 4 – approx. 4,1 km.
Golden Downs Lodge – approx. 26,9 km.

Hostel

Rotoiti Lodge – approx. 5,1 km.
Huha Bike Hostel – approx. 23,7 km.

Shelter

DOC car park shelter (picnic_shelter) – approx. 8,1 km.

Pubs

Kohatu Hotel – approx. 37,4 km.

Bare rocks nearby

Parachute Rocks

Campsite nearby

Kerr Bay Campsite

Chalet nearby

Community centres nearby

Lake Rotoiti Community Hall

Convenience stores nearby

Saint Arnaud General Store

Guest house nearby

The Woodsman's Den

Avarest Bed and Breakfast

Hostel nearby

Travers-Sabine Lodge

Hotels nearby

Tophouse Historic Inn

Museum nearby

Classic Boat Museum

Places of worship nearby

Chapel of Christ by the Lake

Pubs nearby

Saint Arnaud Tavern

Streams nearby

Saint Arnaud Stream

Black Valley Stream

Swimming pools nearby

Lake Rotoiti School Pool

Tourist information offices nearby

Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre

Valleies nearby

Black Sheep Gully