Taupo - New Plymouth Road Route
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Route Overview
General Overview
This Adventure was created and personally logged by Ross Bowden. Ross is a keen adventure rider with an extensive knowledge of the remote North Island track network.
The Taupo - New Plymouth Road Route is a day trip that includes some of the best public tarmac roads in the area. These include awesome sections through: Kuratau - Whaituhu Scenic Park, Whanganui National Park, The Forgotten Highway, and the Te Popo - Ratapiko Area.
Start/Finish Point
This is an A to B route. Starting at Taupo and ending in New Plymouth.
The GPX files are in this direction but it can be traveled in either direction.
Terrain includes
Awesome windy tarmac roads, one short hard pack metal road, with fantastic scenery, and a tunnel.
The gravel road included in this route is 12 km, that is currently being sealed.
Distance
308 km.
Max Fuel Leg
60 km into the route you will reach Turangi where fuel is available.
120 km into the route you will reach Taumarunui where fuel is available.
Travel Time
Average seat time is 5.0 hours at a steady pace allowing plenty of time to have a good look around some of the interesting places, including the Republic of Whangamomona.
Accommodation
We normally stay at this motel which provides basic and convenient accommodation at reasonable prices: Also great Internet.
Saddle And Sulky Motel.
saddleandsulkymotel.co.nz/
Access Permission
This Road Route is recommended for fine weather. While it is possible to travel this route all year round, if there has been recent heavy rain there can be slippery sections.
Safety
While this is not considered a technical route it does include a few semi-remote areas so it is recommended to travel as a group with typical equipment including tools, spares and a PLB or emergency beacon.
