Up at the very top of the country, this road branches off just south of Te Paki Stream Road near the head of Ninety Mile Beach. It runs out to Te Hapua, one of the most northerly settlements anywhere in New Zealand.

The road itself is generally well-formed and an easy run by 4WD standards. The country around it is open and quiet, well away from the busier coastal tracks nearby.

What sticks with you is the relaxed, rural feel of the village. Cows and horses graze freely across the lawns, wandering from one section to the next. A worthwhile detour if you're heading to or from Cape Reinga, and a glimpse of everyday life in this isolated corner.