Is [i]this[/i] Road Sealed?

[Robin]

#3252

Broadly, between Taumarunui and Tasman Sea, is a road Regonial Highway 40. Settlements on route are Mangaparo, Ohura, Waitaanga, Kotare and Okau. Coming to the SH3 intersection at Ahititi.As I am on a Cruiser (R1200C), I don't want "...Forty Miles Of Bad Road."Travelling Monday 8 Feb.Thanks for advice.

[Jim Young]

#13503

Last time I was down this road was about 20 years ago and it was sealed from Taumaranui to Ohura and the rest was gravel.Probably a state HW now  🙄 but I would imagine you will get lots of replies with more recent information

[Murray]

#13504

It's all seal from Mangaparo to Ohura, and from Ohura to Ahititi.

[peter.trub]

#13505

Definatly not sealed  😮 The road from Tamuranui to Ohura is sealed but across the Waitaanga's to Ahititi has a long section of gravel. No issue's on a GS as its well maintained metal  😀 As an alternative you could turn towards Whanga after you come off the River Rd and then go across the Moki Rd and Mount Damper. Joins back onto the Ohura/Ahititi Rd after the metal section. Moki Rd only has a short metal section.  😀

[Robin]

#13506

Stayed at the Ohura State Prison Accomodation ( http://www.ohurastateprison.co.nz/index.php?id=1 ) and someone there had done the trip in the last week. I took the Forgotten H'way on that basis. Always a good route!Thanks to responses.

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