Bridge to Somewhere, Whangamomona ‘republic’ on the forgotten highway 43, Central North Island, NZ

The Aotuhia Bridge to Somewhere is best accessed via Makahu via Strathmore. This road also takes you to the Matemateaonga Track. Access to the bridge via the 18km long unsealed Whangamomona Road is strictly for the dedicated 4WD, motorbike, mountain bike or the intrepid hiker. Ask at hotel about road conditions before embarking on this trip

Your journey finishes in Stratford. A quiet town with a chiming clock as its centrepiece attraction. A place where tourists probably do not stop, rather continue to drive through to New Plymouth or Wellington.