Wairoa to Napier
via State Highway 2
KILOMETERS FROM WAIROA
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KILOMETERS FROM NAPIER
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Nil
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118km
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The trip from Wairoa to Napier has several side trips available & is part of the Napier to Wairoa Heritage Trail.
12km
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Ohinepaka
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106km
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From here you can take a detour via the unsealed Cricklewood Road & Putere Road, which takes you past Putere Lakes, Mangawharangi and scenic reserve before rejoining SH2 at Raupaunga.
20km
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Waihua Turn off
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98km
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Travel 1 km off SH2 to Waihua Beach.
28km
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Mohaka Turn off
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90km
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Just 5km from SH2 & steeped in history, featuring Rongo Mai Wahine, a uniquely constructed round hall built in 1885 of pit sawn timber stands at Waipapa-a-iwi-Mohaka Marae. The meeting house entrance is flanked by an impressive pair of whale jawbones.
35km
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Raupaunga
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83km
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Raupaunga is a small settlement on the highway with an interesting Marae & is a starting point for a detour on unsealed roads back to Wairoa that includes Putere Lakes, Waiau River & the Waihi Hydro Scheme.
38km
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Mohaka Bridge
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80km
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Here this is a picnic area with a view of the spectacular Mohaka Railway Viaduct which was opened in 1937 & is constructed of steel & is 96 metres above river level with a span of 278 metres.
48km
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Kotemaori
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70km
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A small settlement
58km
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Putorino
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60km
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This is the midway point between Wairoa & Napier. It has a large sports complex and the Waikare Hotel with its friendly country service, has an interesting display of old photographs
74km
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Tutira
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43km
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Delightful little settlement. A good base for scenic walks, fishing & picnicking
101km
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Whirinaki
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17km
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Whirinaki is a beach settlement offering good beach fishing, but is not suitable for swimming. On the right is the Whirinaki Gas Turbine Power Station which was originally commissioned in 1978.
105km
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State Highway 5 turn off to Taupo via the Thermal Explorer Highway
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13km
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118km
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Napier - Ahuriri |
Nil
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For detailed information on Napier attractions and events contact the
Napier I-site at 100 Marine Parade, Napier.
P: 0800-VISIT US – 0800 84 74 88
Napier I-site at 100 Marine Parade, Napier.
P: 0800-VISIT US – 0800 84 74 88