Whakapapa Road in Taupō District

Whakapapa Road in Taupō District is a minor road (100 km/h). It runs in a southeast-northwest direction starting from Tutukau Road.

Road Type
minor road
Speed Limit
100
Route
southeast-northwest

Attraction

  • Orakei Korako – approx. 5,4 km.
  • Mind Junction at Palmer Mill Road 8. Activity park – approx. 8,1 km.
  • Huka Falls River Cruises – approx. 10,7 km.
  • The Singing Cliff – approx. 11,2 km.
  • The Eagles Nest – approx. 11,3 km.
  • The Menagerie – approx. 11,3 km.
  • The Devils Throat – approx. 11,3 km.
  • Prince Of Wales Feathers – approx. 11,3 km.
  • The Witches Cauldron – approx. 11,3 km.

Bus stops

  • Opp 15 Maire St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 11,0 km.
  • 3 Nikau St (Wairakei Village) – approx. 11,1 km.
  • 14 Kauri Drive (Wairakei Village) – approx. 11,2 km.
  • 3 Rata Street (Wairakei Village) – approx. 11,2 km.
  • 36 Rata St (Proposed) – approx. 11,2 km.

Hofläden

  • Harakeke Station – approx. 7,5 km.

Gallery

  • Lava Glass (opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–17, web) – approx. 10,5 km.

Bar

  • JCs Sports Bar – approx. 11,2 km.

Viewpoint

  • Aratiatia Power Station Lookout – approx. 10,6 km.
  • Aratiatia Dam Lookout – approx. 10,6 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Mid Lookout – approx. 10,6 km.
  • Aratiatia Rapids Top Lookout – approx. 10,7 km.

Cafés

  • Equestrian Cafe – approx. 7,8 km.
  • Lava Glass Blowing Studio (and Cafe) at State Highway 5 165 – approx. 10,5 km.

Caravan site

  • Aratiatia Freedom Camping (limited wheelchair access) – approx. 10,7 km.

Convenience stores

  • Wairakei Food Market – approx. 11,2 km.