Ohaaki Road in Taupō District

Ohaaki Road in Taupō District is a minor road (100 km/h). It runs in a southeast-northwest direction starting from State Highway 5 and crosses Piripiri Road and Te Toke Road.

Road Type
minor road
Speed Limit
100
Route
southeast-northwest

Attraction

  • Orakei Korako – approx. 14,9 km.
  • Mind Junction at Palmer Mill Road 8. Activity park – approx. 16,3 km.
  • Huka Falls River Cruises – approx. 17,3 km.
  • Huka Falls Jet – approx. 20,4 km.
  • The Devils Throat – approx. 21,0 km.
  • Prince Of Wales Feathers – approx. 21,0 km.

Gallery

  • Lava Glass (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–17, web) – approx. 18,8 km.

Restaurants

  • Prawn Farm (Prawns) – approx. 20,4 km.

Recycling centres

  • Recycling Centre (batteries, recycling centre) at Rakaunui Road 870 – approx. 20,9 km.

Viewpoint

  • Ōhaaki Power Station – approx. 450 m.
  • Aratiatia Power Station Lookout – approx. 16,8 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Top Lookout – approx. 16,9 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Mid Lookout – approx. 17,1 km.
  • Aratiatia Dam Lookout – approx. 17,2 km.

Caravan site

  • Aratiatia Freedom Camping (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 17,3 km.

Bar

  • JCs Sports Bar – approx. 19,9 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Wairākei Geothermal Power Station – approx. 20,4 km.

Bus stops

  • 3 Nikau St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,6 km.
  • 36 Rata St (Proposed) – approx. 19,7 km.
  • Opp 15 Maire St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,7 km.
  • 14 Kauri Drive (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,7 km.
  • 3 Rata Street (Wairakei Village) – approx. 19,9 km.

Cafés

  • Lava Glass Blowing Studio (and Cafe) at State Highway 5 165 – approx. 18,8 km.

Convenience stores

  • Wairakei Food Market – approx. 19,9 km.

Charging stations

  • Huka Falls Jet (Taupo) (CHAdeMO, 1 charging points) – approx. 20,4 km.