Whangamomona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

You can get a stamp from the Republic for only 1$ in your passport!  Ask it at the hotel!!!
Centre of town!
Just because I liked the red!
Whangamomona is a small town on the Forgotten World Highway in New Zealand...as the name suggests, the highway - in the north island - is not visited very often, which is part of it's charm. I rode it on a Royal Enfield motorcycle. 

More photos and info here https://tinyurl.com/yc7wp7hv

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Whangamomona Hotel. 
The town declared itself a republic in 1989. We were able to get our passports stamped here (for a small donation).
Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway

Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway

Stratford District Taranaki
The price is NZ$216 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$216
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Whangamomona. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
This was a lovely place to stay with a special vibe.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway
Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway

Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway

Whangamōmona Manawatu-Wanganui
The price is NZ$396 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$396
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamomona.
Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway
Te Popo Gardens Rural Retreat

Te Popo Gardens Rural Retreat

4 out of 5
636 Stanley Road Te Popo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$158 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$158
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly B&B in Te Popo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Stratford Golf Course and Te Kapua Park Racecourse ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
A lovely relaxing place, a very warm welcome .

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Te Popo Gardens Rural Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway

Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway

Stratford District Taranaki
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Whangamomona. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
This was a lovely place to stay with a special vibe.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Whanga Bridge House on the Forgotten World Highway
Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway

Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway

Whangamōmona Manawatu-Wanganui
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamomona.
Whanga Bakery . SH43 on the Forgotten World Highway
Kainga Tatahi  - Modern Urenui Beach Bach

Kainga Tatahi - Modern Urenui Beach Bach

Urenui Taranaki
Stay at this cottage in Urenui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Urenui Golf Club and Yandle Park are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Yes - Great outdoors area. Everything we needed. Awesome location.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Kainga Tatahi - Modern Urenui Beach Bach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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