Roadside oddity
Ohakune giant carrot
Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui
A giant fibreglass carrot marks the 'carrot capital' of New Zealand.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 10 min
The town grows a lot of carrots, and the roadside carrot is the obvious photo stop. It's right on the main road through Ohakune.
Good to know
- Free parking right beside it
- Good for a quick photo on your way to or from Mt Ruapehu
- Best time
- Any time
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Roadside
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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