From the NORTH travelling on State Highway 1Oruanui Road is approximately 30 minutes' south of TOKOROA and exactly 21 -22 kilometres south of the Atiamuri Bridge (indicated by the directional signs to TE KUITI and KINLOCH just before the bridge). The right-hand turn-off into Oruanui Road is indicated by the blue Raod sign and a green KINLOCH sign. Minarapa is 2.5 kilometres along Oruanui Road on your left. The name and number are on the gateposts.From the SOUTHDrive through Taupo, cross the CONTROL GATE BRIDGE over the oulet to the Lake and go almost 1 kilometre up the road, keeping to the left-hand lane. Turn into the second road on your left called POIHIPI ROAD (indicated by a road sign and directional sign for TE KUITI on the right). Travel almost 7 kilometres along Poihipi Road until the SALEYARDS corner where you turn right into Oruanui Raod. Minarapa is 6.2 kilometres along Oruanui Road on your right.
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![]() | Minarapa Lodge - tranquil country stay near Taupo 620 Oruanui Road, RD 1 Taupo, New Zealand |