Piopio lies between Hamilton and New Plymouth on State Highway 3. Just south of Te Kuiti, it is your last stop before the winding drive through the Awakino Gorge. It is within two hours drive of almost anything you can think of. Mountains, lakes, beaches, bush, caves plus much more. Piopio Village is a great place to stop for a break in your travels, a play for the kids and a bite to eat. Piopio has two attractive picnic areas and an award winning cafe, The Fat Pigeon, which is located at the north end of the the main street. You can top up your petrol at the south end of town at Elliott's garage and our Information Centre has all the information you will need to know about what there is to do in our special little town and the surrounding areas.