Roadside oddityHidden gem

Taumata Hill (longest place name)

Pōrangahau, Hawke's Bay

The hill with the world's longest place name, 85 letters on a roadside sign.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min

Drive out from Pōrangahau to a signed lookout at the hill with the longest place name in the world. A fun photo stop and a nice country drive. Take a picnic.

Good to know

  • Photo with the sign
  • Roads are quiet country roads
Getting there
Sealed to gravel
Vehicles
Fine in any car

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