| Northern Start |
DOC information kiosk, junction of Whanganui River Rd and SH 4, Whanganui. |
| Southern End |
Turakina Township, SH 3, Whanganui District |
| Distance |
36 kms |
| Time |
7-9 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description
(North to South) |
Follow SH4 south (for 7.5 kms), through Upokongaro Village and on to the road junction with Kaimatira Rd. Turn south into this road and follow it to the end/junction with No. 3 Line (a road; Gordon Park Scenic Reserve is on your right).
Turn left/east onto No. 3 Line and follow it (for 6 kms) through Okoia, and past Kaukatea Valley Rd & Waikupa Rd on your left and over the railway line.
Turn left/SE into Matarawa Valley Rd & follow it (for 8.5kms) until it leads onto Station Rd and into Fordell and the junction with No 2 Line (a road).
Turn left/West on No 2 Line, then left again into Warrengate Rd. After 5kms, you reach the junction with SH3.
Turn right/SE onto SH3 and follow it for 13 kms through Whangaehu and on to the village of Turakina. |
| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
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| Amenities (Start) |
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| Amenities (On Route) |
| Shop - pub and store at Fordell. |
| Accommodation - some at Upokongaro Village. |
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| Amenities (End) |
| Roadside parking only |
| Accommodation - backpackers, hotel & meals. |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Whanganui or Bulls |
| Managed by |
Wanganui District Council |
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