Waituhi Scenic Lookout

scenic spot — Kuratau · Kuratau

About Waituhi Scenic Lookout

Waituhi Scenic Lookout is a roadside viewpoint in Kuratau, near Lake Taupō, on the Taupō side of the Tongariro region. Visitors come for mountain views, and reviewers describe it as a quick stop on a drive, useful for a rest. The road up to the lookout is narrow and two-way, and reviewers say it is hard going in a large van or motorhome, and that passing another vehicle can be tight. Trees and bushes close in along the road on sunny days, and one reviewer said the view is best when snow has fallen and the sky is clear. Reviewers differ on how much the stop is worth. Some call it a pleasant view and a good place to pause, while others say it is not a must-see for the effort of the road.