Destination guides > Pacific Islands > New Zealand > Hawkes Bay > Wairoa
Wairoa
This small town in northern Hawkes Bay is the midway point on the drive between Napier and Gisborne. It’s set on the banks of the Wairoa River, but there’s not much in the way of ambience here, nor much to hold a backpacker’s attention. Wairoa is the closest town to Te Urewera National Park and travellers use it as a gateway. Supplies, food and guides for the park are all available here.
Practical information
Wairoa i-SITE Visitor Centre
Corner State Highway 2 & Queen Street, Wairoa
Tel (06) 838 7440
Website www.hawkesbaynz.com
Coming & going
InterCity Coachlines (tel (09) 623 1503) stop in Wairoa en route between Napier and Gisborne. Coaches stop at i-SITE Visitor Centre at the corner State Highway 2 and Queen Street.
Hostel accommodation
Bushdale Farm Backpackers
438 Cricklewood Road, Wairoa
Tel (06) 838 6453
Haere Mai Cottage
49 Mitchell Road, Wairoa
Tel (06) 838 6817
Riverside Motor Camp
19 Marine Parade, Wairoa
Tel (06) 838 6301
|
|
