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Napier

​Wairoa to Napier

via State Highway 2

KILOMETERS FROM WAIROA
KILOMETERS FROM NAPIER 
Nil
118km

The trip from Wairoa to Napier has several side trips available & is part of the Napier to Wairoa Heritage Trail. 

12km
Ohinepaka
106km
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
​Waihua Turn off
98km
Travel 1 km off SH2 to Waihua Beach.​

28km
​Mohaka Turn off
90km​
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
Raupaunga
83km
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
Mohaka Bridge
80km
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
Kotemaori
70km
A small settlement

58km
Putorino
​
60km
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
Tutira
​
43km
Delightful little settlement. A good base for scenic walks, fishing & picnicking

101km
Whirinaki
17km
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
State Highway 5 turn off to Taupo via the Thermal Explorer Highway
13km


118km

Napier - Ahuriri

Nil
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

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