River Road in Taupō District

River Road in Taupō District is a minor road (100 km/h). It runs in a north-south direction and ends at Broadlands Road, while the other end is a cul-de-sac. River Road also exists in Waitaki District.
Road Type
minor road
Speed Limit
100
Route
north-south

Viewpoint

  • Ōhaaki Power Station – approx. 8,0 km.
  • Aratiatia Power Station Lookout – approx. 13,0 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Top Lookout – approx. 13,1 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Mid Lookout – approx. 13,3 km.
  • Aratiatia Dam Lookout – approx. 13,5 km.

Caravan site

  • Aratiatia Freedom Camping (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 13,5 km.

Gallery

  • Lava Glass (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–17, web) – approx. 15,5 km.

Restaurants

  • Prawn Farm (Prawns) – approx. 16,6 km.

Hotels

  • Wairakei Terraces Thermal Spa – approx. 17,7 km.

Bus stops

  • 3 Nikau St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 16,2 km.
  • 36 Rata St (Proposed) – approx. 16,2 km.
  • 14 Kauri Drive (Wairakei Village) – approx. 16,3 km.
  • Opp 15 Maire St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 16,4 km.
  • 3 Rata Street (Wairakei Village) – approx. 16,5 km.

Cafés

  • Lava Glass Blowing Studio (and Cafe) at State Highway 5 165 – approx. 15,5 km.

Bar

  • JCs Sports Bar – approx. 16,5 km.

Charging stations

  • Huka Falls Jet (Taupo) (CHAdeMO, 1 charging points) – approx. 16,7 km.

Attraction

  • Huka Falls River Cruises – approx. 13,5 km.
  • Mind Junction at Palmer Mill Road 8. Activity park – approx. 13,8 km.
  • Huka Falls Jet – approx. 16,6 km.
  • Volcanic Activity Centre – approx. 17,5 km.

Recycling centres

  • Recycling Centre (batteries, recycling centre) at Rakaunui Road 870 – approx. 16,0 km.
  • Broadlands Road Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre (recycling centre) at Broadlands Road 132 – approx. 17,1 km.

Convenience stores

  • Wairakei Food Market – approx. 16,5 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Wairākei Geothermal Power Station – approx. 16,9 km.