Piriaka
Piriaka is a small rural settlement beside the Whanganui River, about southeast of Taumarunui on State Highway 4, in New Zealand's King Country. Its name is Māori, from piri and aka.
The Piriaka Power Station is about north of the settlement.
The Piriaka springs can be found just to the south of Piriaka 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.
