Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft
Taihape, New Zealand
An old DC-3 aircraft sits on the cliff edge at Mangaweka above the Rangitīkei River, and was long used as a café. Check whether the café is open. The plane can be seen from the road, and there is parking at the site.
- Nearest town
- Taihape, New Zealand
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- -39.8068, 175.7855
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July and November. Hot in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft?
Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft is in Taihape, New Zealand, at GPS -39.8068, 175.7855.
Which road trips pass Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft?
Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Taihape to Wellington through Manawatū and the Kāpiti Coast.
What is there to see near Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft?
Places worth a stop nearby: Giant Gumboot, Taihape (14 km), Giant Carrot, Ōhakune (54 km), Waitonga Falls Track (59 km) and Turoa and the Ōhakune Mountain Road (60 km).
When is the best time to visit Mangaweka DC-3 Aircraft?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and August–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)