Ketemaringi Road is a short forest run in the Manawatu-Whanganui region, threading out to the start of the Ketemaringi Route. It's a quick hop rather than a full day's adventure, making a handy connector for those continuing onto the route beyond.

The setting is classic central North Island bush, with the road winding through typical middle-of-New-Zealand native forest. Expect leafy cover and the quiet of the surrounding trees rather than big open views.

Use it as the gateway to the Ketemaringi Route, and take your time enjoying the native scenery on the way through.