​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. 

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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.

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​20km

​Waihua Turn off

98km

Travel 1 km off SH2 to Waihua Beach.​

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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.

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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.

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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.

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48km

Kotemaori

70km

A small settlement

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58km

Putorino
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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

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74km

Tutira
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43km

Delightful little settlement. A good base for scenic walks, fishing & picnicking

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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.

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105km

State Highway 5 turn off to Taupo via the Thermal Explorer Highway

13km

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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