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Waimarama Road, Hawke's Bay
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Waimarama Road

Waimarama Road · Havelock North → Waimārama

Twisty11.6 mi30 min1,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 500 ftOne way
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The drive

Waimarama Road leaves Havelock North, runs south on Te Mata Road and then over the farmland hills to the beach at Waimārama. The road is narrow and sealed, with tight bends and short climbs, and it passes the Craggy Range winery on the way out.

Mt Erin Lookout, on the road, gives wide views north over the Heretaunga Plains toward Te Mata Peak and the Ruahine Range. At the coast the road reaches Waimārama beach, the end of this drive. Hastings District Council describes the trip as about 25 minutes from Havelock North.

The road is part of the Hawke's Bay Trails network, and Hastings District Council has run a Waimārama Road cycle trail safety upgrade, so expect cyclists.

Along the way

  1. Havelock North
  2. Waimārama
Elevation
1,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 500 ft
Havelock NorthWaimārama
Curves
Mostly moderate, with three twisty stretches
Havelock NorthWaimārama
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Good to know

  • Cyclists use Waimarama Road, which has narrow, hilly sections; pass them only where there is room.
  • Hastings District beaches have a 20 km/h speed limit that applies to all drivers.
  • Waimarama Road is a council road; check Hastings District Council for closures and roadworks.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Hastings District Council: road works.

Questions about this drive

How long does Waimarama Road take to drive?

Waimarama Road from Havelock North to Waimārama is 19 km (12 mi) and takes about 30 minutes.

Where does Waimarama Road start?

From Havelock North you head south on Te Mata Road and continue onto Waimarama Road, which ends at Waimārama beach.

Is Waimarama Road twisty?

Yes. It is a narrow sealed road with tight farmland bends and short climbs, with three marked twisty stretches in the later part of the drive.

Is there a viewpoint on Waimarama Road?

Yes. Mt Erin Lookout looks north across the Heretaunga Plains toward Te Mata Peak and the Ruahine Range.

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Map of Waimarama Road, from Havelock North to Waimārama