How to drive the challenging yet scenic Pomarangai Road on the North Island?
Pomarangai Road is a very scenic drive located in New Zealand, in the western part of the North Island.
Where is the Pomarangai Road?
The road is located east of Marokopa, in the Waikato region.
Is the Pomarangai Road unpaved?
Running through the Whareorino Forest, the drive provides stunning views. It’s totally unpaved. Extreme care is needed as it’s a narrow, winding road. It comprises narrow sections and very steep parts. It tops out at 495m (1,624 ft) above sea level.
How long is the Pomarangai Road?
The road is 21km (13 miles) long, running west–east from Mangatoa Road, on Moeatoa, to Ngapaenga Road, near Pomarangai.
Pic: https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/34906/unsealed-road-whareorino-forest-2011