Scenic driveHidden gem
Forgotten World Highway (Taumarunui end)
Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Three-hour back-country drive to Stratford past old farms, tunnels and tiny settlements.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
SH43 leaves Taumarunui and runs 150 km through hills, over saddles, and through the one-lane Moki Tunnel to Stratford. It's mostly sealed with some gravel sections and one big hill. Fill the tank before you go, there are few services.
Good to know
- Fuel up in Taumarunui, there's nothing for long stretches
- Allow a full day if you stop at the saddles and Whangamomona
- Phone reception is patchy
- The road is narrow and winding, take it slowly
- Best time
- Dry weather, daytime
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Mostly sealed, some gravel; not ideal for large motorhomes
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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