Location – Tuki Tuki Motel

Waipukurau is located in the picturesque Central Hawke's Bay area, renowned for trout fishing in the Tuki Tuki River, just a 5-minute walk from the motel. There are five golf courses nearby and numerous beautiful beaches within a 40-minute scenic drive. Bring your bike to explore the countryside or enjoy one of the cycleways along the Tuki Tuki riverbank.

Additionally, Tuki Tuki Motel is only a 2-minute walk from the town center.

Travel Times

30 minutes from Hastings
50 minutes from Napier
1 hour 20 minutes from Palmerston North
2 hours 10 minutes from Whanganui
3 hours from Wellington
3 hours 10 minutes from Rotorua
3 hours 20 minutes from Gisborne
4 hours from New Plymouth

Useful Information

Waipukurau is the largest town in the Central Hawke's Bay District, situated on the banks of the Tuki Tuki River. Just a short drive north, you’ll find Waipawa, home to the Early Settlers Museum.

Tuki Tuki Motel is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the A.W. Parsons Sports Complex and Indoor Swimming Pool. Adjacent to the complex, Russell Park features a fantastic children's playground, complete with a new splash pad and skate park.