State Highway 48 (New Zealand)

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State Highway 48
Map
Route information
Maintained by NZ Transport Agency
Length6.3 km (3.9 mi)
Major junctions
Northwest end SH 47 near National Park
Southeast endWhakapapa Village
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Highway system
SH 47 SH 49

State Highway 48 (SH 48), also known as Bruce Road, is one of New Zealand's shortest state highways. It provides access to Whakapapa Skifield on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu. It is roughly 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and, with the exception of the junction with SH 47, it lies entirely within Tongariro National Park. SH 48 includes the highest point of the state highway network, 1,153 metres (3,783 ft) above sea level.[1]

  1. ^ "State highway frequently asked questions, Useful facts and figures". NZ Transport Agency. Retrieved 19 May 2016.