Ride.
- Miles: 95
- Start: Taumarunui
- End: Stratford
- Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Suitability: all bikes and riders
Also called State Highway 43, this stretch of road on the North Island offers a memorable journey. Many places ooze with Maori and Folk Folk history, the hub for these legends is Whangamomona. An eccentric ‘republic’ where you can get a stamp in passport and learn about ‘The Bridge to Nowhere’.
Try not to get a flat though, this region is surprisingly isolated and has little reception. Depending on which direction you are riding you will be able to see Mount Taranaki and Mount Ruapehu in the distance. A few sections of the road are still being worked on so be cautious.
