“Longest place name in the world.” is a scenic, twisty motorcycle ride in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

ruatuki– October 7, 2007

Scenic

Twisty

Rural

Low traffic

Low-enforcement

Ongaonga

After refreshments and fuel we are ready for the next leg of the adventure. To Dannevirke via the longest place name in New Zealand

Turn right onto Lindsay Road for some lovely sweeping back r...

at 10km

Turn right onto Lindsay Road for some lovely sweeping back roads

Great views to the Ruahines

at 15km

Waipukurau

at 16km

Great views across the Tukituki River to Pukeora Hill

Turn right onto Hwy 2

at 20km

Stop for fuel and refreshments as there will be no fuel unti...

at 21km

Stop for fuel and refreshments as there will be no fuel until Dannevirke

Porangahau

at 65km

Possible stop for refreshments or a side trip to the beach. Turn right onto Wimbledon Road

Longest place name in New Zealand. Taumata whakatangi hangak...

at 69km

Longest place name in New Zealand. Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu

Road narrows and becomes twisty.

at 71km

Wimbledon

at 84km

Good place to stop. Great pub here.

Weber

at 103km

Possible side trip to Akitio and its quaint seaside settlement alternative route from here on left

Dannevirke

at 140km

Time for a well earned rest and refuel.