“Hastings Ongaonga Coffee run” is a scenic, twisty motorcycle ride in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
This 89km ride visits Napier, Hastings.
Hastings
at 0kmStarted from Burger King Hastings. As good a place as any to start. Crap coffee though.
Napier
at 0kmBridge Pa
at 8kmTurn left off the main road. Time for some fun.
Raukawa
at 27kmGood spots for photography from the ridges.
Argyll
at 37kmRoad narrows in places and a couple of blind crests to get the heart going. Watch for gravel from driveways in places.
Argyll East
at 47kmTikokino
at 54kmTime for a blast.
Hwy 50
at 56kmCare over the intersection
Makororo Road
at 61kmGreat scenery, good photo spots.
Makaroro Road
at 69kmCan be very slipery if frosty or wet
Wakarara Road
at 71kmCan turn right for a scenic drive to the Ruahine Forest Park, even a paddle in the Makaroro River at the end of Wakarara Road if its warm. Route turns left here
Good twisty spots.
at 74kmOngaonga
at 89kmHistoric village and Dept of Conservation field centre for information about Ruahine Forest Park.
Wonderful country general store here. Petrol, snacks and goo...
at 89kmWonderful country general store here. Petrol, snacks and good coffee. Nice stop for lunch and decision time for the next phase of the ride.