Hastings
Started from Burger King Hastings. As good a place as any to start. Crap coffee though.
Bridge Pa
Turn left off the main road. Time for some fun.
Raukawa
Good spots for photography from the ridges.
Argyll
Road narrows in places and a couple of blind crests to get the heart going. Watch for gravel from driveways in places.
Argyll East
Tikokino
Time for a blast.
Hwy 50
Care over the intersection
Makororo Road
Great scenery, good photo spots.
Makaroro Road
Can be very slipery if frosty or wet
Wakarara Road
Can turn right for a scenic drive to the Ruahine Forest Park, even a paddle in the Makaroro River at the end of Wakarara Road if its warm. Route turns left here
Good twisty spots.
Ongaonga
Historic village and Dept of Conservation field centre for information about Ruahine Forest Park.
Wonderful country general store here. Petrol, snacks and goo...
Wonderful country general store here. Petrol, snacks and good coffee. Nice stop for lunch and decision time for the next phase of the ride.