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State Highway 3 rest areas
9 stops along 494 km from Hamilton to Palmerston North, through Waikato, Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui. Distances are measured along the highway.
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Stops from Hamilton to Palmerston North
Listed from Hamilton (km 0) towards Palmerston North. Driving the other way, read the list from the bottom up.
| km | Stop | To next |
|---|---|---|
| Waikato | ||
| 61 | Rest area near Hangatiki Rest area | 49 km |
| 110 | Rest area near Paemako Rest area | 41 km |
| 151 | Rest area near Mōkau Rest area | 17 km |
| Taranaki | ||
| 168 | Rest area near Tongapōrutu Rest area Picnic tables | 225 km |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | ||
| 393 | NPD Service centre Drinking water | 15 km |
| 408 | Rest area near Whangaehu Rest area No toilets | 76 km |
| 484 | Ashhurst Lookout Rest area · Eastbound | 3 km |
| 487 | Te Āpiti Wind Farm Lookout Rest area · Westbound | 4 km |
| 491 | Woodville Lookout Rest area · Eastbound | |
Kilometres are approximate, measured along the mapped highway from its first stop end. Use them to plan breaks, not as exact exit distances.