From Auckland: on State Highway 1 south of Tokoroa and approximately 22 kilometres south of the Atiamuri Bridge is the turn off to Oruanui Road on your right. There is also a directional sign for Kinloch on your left. Minarapa is 2.5 kilometres along Oruanui road on your left. Our name and number are on the gateposts.

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From Lake Taupo: On State Highway 1 towards Auckland or Rotorua, take the second road on your left beyond the control gate bridge just out of Taupo. This road is signposted Poihipi Road/Te Kuiti. Travel approximately 7km along Poihipi Road until you see the Taupo Sale Yards which mark the turning into Oruanui Road, on your right. Turn into Oruanui Road and travel 6.2 kilometres to reach Minarapa on your right.
If you would like to view Minarapa using Google Earth you will find the house at the following location:- 38° 34' 29.92"S 176° 01' 58.51" E or click here to view an image captured from Google Earth.
Barbara & Dermot Grainger, Minarapa Lodge, 620 Oruanui Rd, Taupo, Tel. 07 378 1931
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