Hipaua Road in Taupō District

Hipaua Road in Taupō District is a track (loose surface). It runs in a north-south direction starting from Broadlands Road.

Road Type
track
Route
north-south

Attraction

  • Huka Falls River Cruises – approx. 5,8 km.
  • Mind Junction at Palmer Mill Road 8. Activity park – approx. 7,5 km.
  • Huka Falls Jet – approx. 8,4 km.
  • Volcanic Activity Centre – approx. 9,2 km.
  • Huka Honey Hive – approx. 9,5 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Wairākei Geothermal Power Station – approx. 8,8 km.
  • Ice-blue, SNOW-WHITE – approx. 9,5 km.

Restaurants

  • Prawn Farm (Prawns) – approx. 8,4 km.

Convenience stores

  • Wairakei Food Market – approx. 8,7 km.

Bus stops

  • 36 Rata St (Proposed) – approx. 8,4 km.
  • 3 Nikau St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 8,4 km.
  • 14 Kauri Drive (Wairakei Village) – approx. 8,5 km.
  • 3 Rata Street (Wairakei Village) – approx. 8,6 km.
  • Opp 15 Maire St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 8,6 km.

Caravan site

  • Aratiatia Freedom Camping (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 5,8 km.

Cafés

  • Lava Glass Blowing Studio (and Cafe) at State Highway 5 165 – approx. 7,9 km.

Charging stations

  • Huka Falls Jet (Taupo) (CHAdeMO, 1 charging points) – approx. 8,5 km.

Viewpoint

  • Aratiatia Power Station Lookout – approx. 5,4 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Top Lookout – approx. 5,4 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Mid Lookout – approx. 5,6 km.
  • Aratiatia Dam Lookout – approx. 5,8 km.

Recycling centres

  • Recycling Centre (batteries, recycling centre) at Rakaunui Road 870 – approx. 7,1 km.
  • Broadlands Road Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre (recycling centre) at Broadlands Road 132 – approx. 8,2 km.

Gallery

  • Lava Glass (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–17, web) – approx. 7,9 km.

Bar

  • JCs Sports Bar – approx. 8,7 km.