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Wairoa to Napier

via State Highway 2

KILOMETRES FROM WAIROA KILOMETRES FROM NAPIER
Nil 118km WAIROA TO NAPIER
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 Mohaka Viaduct – photo courtesy of Wairoa
96 metres above river level with a span of 278 District Council.
metres.
48km Kotemāori 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. Ph 0800 84 74 88 113