Piriaka

Piriaka is a small rural settlement beside the Whanganui River, about 10 km 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 1 km 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 -38.92583°N, 175.34083°W. These springs are well known in the local area, and also provide the main water supply for the settlement.

About 1 km further south along SH4, at -38.93222°N, 175.34361°W, there is a lookout providing an excellent view of the Whanganui River. This spot is known as the Piriaka lookout.