Travel & Explore

From Tokanui: Turn off Niagara-Tokanui Hwy (main road) onto McEwan St into Tokanui township; site located 150m on right. Restrictions: Dogs must be on leads at all times. Public dump station is across road. Charges apply only if use facilities.

From Motueka: Travel on SH60 toward Takaka approx. 9.2kms then turn right onto Riwaka-Sandy Bay Rd; (signposted Abel Tasman, Marahau). Proceed over Sandy Bay Hill; at bottom of hill, turn left onto Moss Rd. From Marahau: Head south on Sandy Bay-Marahau Rd, approx. 2kms. Turn onto Riwaka-Sandy Bay Rd then turn right onto Moss Rd. Additional Information: Proximity to Abel Tasman National Park.

From National Park Village: Head south on SH4  17kms; destination approx.100m past Matapuna Rd on left at old Horopito School grounds.Or North from Ohakune or Raetihi, at Horopito on S.H.4. Access is through the gate at the southern end of the paddock just to the south of the Hall building. This is alongside a row of Lawson trees and beside a cycle/pedestrian gate and the Mountain to Sea Cycleway.  All you need to do is unravel the chain. Parking is available on both the lower field and upper field, where you will enjoy stunning views of Mount Ruapehu.  Just drive along the right-hand side of the paddock, up onto the top paddock.Additional Information: Payment is either cash or a bank deposit into Horopito Residents and Ratepayers Association. 38-9005-0948926-00or cash to the house at the rear on the right - Julie Bezett. If not home, to the house on the roadside - 3 red chimneys. Reference your car number plate. Funds going towards the restoration of the Community Hall. Phone to enquire about Community Hall & toilets available at extra charge.  Phone Julie 0274150489. Access to Old Coach Road and Mountain to the Sea Cycling Tracks from the back of the paddock.

From Mangawhai Village (GAS petrol station): Turn left at roundabout onto Molesworth Dr toward Mangawhai Heads Beach. In about 400m turn left onto Old Waipu Rd then left onto Kahu Dr. Daphne Place is 2nd street on left - a ROW concrete driveway; proceed to top of hill; site is on left. Additional Information: Flat parking. Extensive views. Proximity to shops, museum, arts & crafts, cafes, restaurants, golf club, beaches, walks. Restrictions: Dogs must be on leads at all times. Max. vehicle length 9m. Max. 2 vehicles at one time.