Resupply options
This basic list of resupply options is intended as a reference for riders, further individual planning by riders is a great way to learn more about the route.
38km Waimangu Tourist Centre
Cafe, limited general shop.
104km Murupara Town Centre
All services, supermarket, cafe, take a way, accommodation / camp ground.
153km Ruatahuna Settlement
Cafe, general store, nice accommodation, limited shop hours. Tuesday to Saturday, shop 08:30 – 4pm, cafe 08:30-2pm [ ph 073663228]
200km Lake Waikaremoana Camp Ground
General store, camping / cabins, reasonable supplies. Open 08:00 -4pm
215km Tuai, several accommodation options, [no causal meals or food] The Tuai Suite, 068373779,
Lake Lodge, 0800837387, [meals need 48hr notice.]
305km Wairoa Town Centre
All services, 24hr gas station has good food options, cafe, supermarket, take a ways, great bakery, camp ground / accommodation
313km Frasertown
General store, [100M off route]
348km Tiniroto Pub
Pub meals, open Wed – Sun 10:00 – 8pm. No accommodation.
388km Taaheke Farmstay, 460 Perihi Rd, Accommodation, camping, can provide food with prior booking. Ph Pip 0277785844 or email jpwilliams@gisborne.co.nz
430km Rere School
Water supply, great place to rest before the climbing resumes.
487km Matawai
General store, camp ground / cabins, meals by arrangement. 068624800.
Gas station has takeaways, all day breakfast 07:00- 6:30pm
502km Motu Town
Cafe, Friday – Sunday 10am – 4pm ,
Community house, accommodation [Old Post Office]068635804 / 068628736.
The Weka Nest, 18 King St 068635052
528km Pakihi Hut, DOC 8 bunks, [plenty of deck space.]
559km Opotiki Town
All services, supermarket, cafe’s, various accommodation options, 24hr Gas Station 300M off route.
604km Taneatua
Town center has cafe’s, bakery, good public toilets.
618km Awakeri
Gas station [long hours] cafe, great ice creams General Store
621km Awakeri Hot Springs, camping / cabins, hot pools, basic food.
628km Te Teko
General store, take a ways…Open 05:00am
690km Okere Falls Store
Cafe, bar,