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Desert Road
The starkly beautiful SH1 crossing of the Rangipo Desert, topping out at 1,074 m: the highest point on the state highway network, with huge views of volcanoes Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand · Oceania
Taihape sits on the route: 50 minutes from Aotea, 49km from Desert Road.
Taihape is a town located in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. With a population of 1,810, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Taihape sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Taihape to your route.
Taihape is in the Rangitikei District of the North Island of New Zealand. It serves a large rural community. State Highway 1, which runs North to South through the centre of the North Island, passes through the town.
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Taihape is located in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.6782 latitude, 175.7980 longitude.
Taihape has a population of approximately 1,810 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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famous road
The starkly beautiful SH1 crossing of the Rangipo Desert, topping out at 1,074 m: the highest point on the state highway network, with huge views of volcanoes Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro.
49 km · about 55 min drive
national park
A dual UNESCO World Heritage Site with active volcanoes, emerald lakes, and the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
56 km · about 65 min drive
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