Notable viewpoint · Ruapehu, Manawatū-Whanganui
Tatu
Tatu is a viewpoint in Ruapehu, Manawatū-Whanganui.
Tatu: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Tatu
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Tatu — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -38.90602, 174.90678. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Tatu
- Parininihi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Taranaki · ~42 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~59 km · Must-see
- Whanganui National Park · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~60 km · Must-see
- Tīeke · fort · Ruapehu · ~61 km · Must-see
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~61 km · Must-see
- Raurimu Spiral · attraction · Ruapehu · ~61 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~70 km · Must-see
- Last Spike Memorial · fort · Ruapehu · ~73 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~73 km · Must-see
- Waiaraia Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~2 km
- Mahoewaruwaru · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~4 km
- Paorae Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~5 km
- Tatu Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~5 km
- Te Rerepahupahu Falls · waterfall · New Plymouth · ~5 km
- Te Rerepahupahu Falls · waterfall · Stratford · ~5 km
- Te Araohakere · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~5 km
- N.G. Tucker Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~7 km
- Mangaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~8 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Tatu
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~61 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~70 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~73 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~86 km · Must-see
- Pureora Forest Park · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~86 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~88 km · Must-see
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~89 km · Must-see
- Rangitoto Range · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~94 km · Must-see
- Pihanga · viewpoint · Taupō · ~95 km · Must-see
- Titiraupenga · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~101 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Tatu?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Tatu?
Nearby: Parininihi Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 42 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 59 km), Whanganui National Park (sanctuary, 60 km), Tīeke (fort, 61 km), Matemateaonga Range (viewpoint, 61 km), Raurimu Spiral (attraction, 61 km).
Is Tatu worth visiting?
Tatu is listed as a notable viewpoint in Manawatū-Whanganui on Spotwander.