Piriaka
Piriaka  is a small rural settlement beside the Whanganui River, about  southeast of Taumarunui on State Highway 4 (SH4), in New Zealand's King Country. Its name is Māori, from piri (to cling close) and aka (bush climbers of various kinds, such as rata).

The Piriaka Power Station is about  north of the settlement.

The Piriaka springs can be found just to the south of Piriaka (beside SH4 just at it starts to climb up to a higher altitude) at . These springs are well known in the local area, and also provide the main water supply for the settlement.

About  further south along SH4, at , there is a lookout providing an excellent view of the Whanganui River. This spot is known as the Piriaka lookout.

References

External links 
 Te Ara – places near Taumarunui

See also
Ruapehu District
Piriaka railway station

Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui
Settlements on the Whanganui River
Ruapehu District