This road leaves Stratford in Taranaki and winds 92 miles (149 kilometers) to Taumarunui in the King Country, passing through some of the most remote parts of New Zealand. Officially designated as Highway 43, it’s the only highway to still have an unsealed section. The road is often narrow, following along the contours of the land. It passes over three saddles, gorges, and through a rough-hewn tunnel. Halfway along the road, visitors will come across a haven. The tiny town of Whangamōmona proclaimed itself to be a republic in 1988. Complete…
