# Whangamōmona Hotel

> A historic 1911 hotel on the Forgotten World Highway, in a village that declared itself a republic in 1989 as a protest at a boundary change.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-whangamomona-hotel/

A historic 1911 hotel on the Forgotten World Highway, in a village that declared itself a republic in 1989 as a protest at a boundary change. Stop for a meal or a drink and a stamp for your passport. Opening hours vary, so call ahead.

- **Nearest town:** Whangamōmona, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -39.1311, 174.7347
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Forgotten World Highway from Stratford to Taumarunui](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-forgotten-world-highway/)

## Nearby

- [Whangamōmona Domain Camping Ground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-whangamomona-campground/) – 0 km
- [Bridge to Nowhere](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-bridge-to-nowhere/) – 30 km
- [Three Sisters and Elephant Rock, Tongaporutu](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-three-sisters-tongaporutu/) – 38 km
- [Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-stratford-glockenspiel/) – 45 km

## FAQs

### Where is Whangamōmona Hotel?

Whangamōmona Hotel is in Whangamōmona, New Zealand, at GPS -39.1311, 174.7347.

### Which road trips pass Whangamōmona Hotel?

Whangamōmona Hotel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Forgotten World Highway from Stratford to Taumarunui.

### What is there to see near Whangamōmona Hotel?

Places worth a stop nearby: Whangamōmona Domain Camping Ground (0 km), Bridge to Nowhere (30 km), Three Sisters and Elephant Rock, Tongaporutu (38 km) and Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower (45 km).

### When is the best time to visit Whangamōmona Hotel?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May–June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)