Explore the East Cape Guide
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Kia Ora and Haere Mai. We hope you enjoy this Guide. The Explore the East Cape Guide is now in the 63rd year of publishing. With constant improvements it has become the most respected and comprehensive source of information covering the East Cape, an invaluable tool for any tourist travelling in this region.
Welcome to the East Cape, you are now officially “off-the-beaten-track”. For sheer natural beauty, magnificent scenery and many places of historical significance the Ōpōtiki and East Cape District is unparalleled anywhere in New Zealand. As you journey through this beautiful region with it’s spectacular scenery, you will encounter friendly local people. Feel free to download a pdf version to your mobile device so that you have an offline version with you.
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The GUIDE is produced to be read North to South (Eastern Bay of Plenty to Napier) but can be used in reverse by starting at the back.
Leaving Whakatāne (travelling from North to South) you will skirt the picturesque Ohiwa Harbour before reaching the long undeveloped beaches at Waiotahe and Tirohanga. From Ōpōtiki you have two choices - the route south via the Waioeka Gorge travels through a beautiful river valley flanked by native forests OR travelling east from Ōpōtiki on State Highway 35 (SH35) is longer but enchanting. This area, affectionately called “The Coast” by the locals, has a high Māori population and you will see many Marae with ornately carved gateways. Gisborne is a picturesque city with some beautiful beaches and allow some time to visit some of the excellent local wineries. Continuing further south you will find the beautiful river town of Wairoa. Throughout your journey there are several “side trips” available so please take your time.
State Highway 2 (SH2) continues on a further 118km to the Art Deco city of Napier. We are proud of this region that we love, and know that you will fall in love with it as well, enjoy your stay - Ōpōtiki & District 10,000 Club.
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Leaving Whakatāne (travelling from North to South) you will skirt the picturesque Ohiwa Harbour before reaching the long undeveloped beaches at Waiotahe and Tirohanga. From Ōpōtiki you have two choices - the route south via the Waioeka Gorge travels through a beautiful river valley flanked by native forests OR travelling east from Ōpōtiki on State Highway 35 (SH35) is longer but enchanting. This area, affectionately called “The Coast” by the locals, has a high Māori population and you will see many Marae with ornately carved gateways. Gisborne is a picturesque city with some beautiful beaches and allow some time to visit some of the excellent local wineries. Continuing further south you will find the beautiful river town of Wairoa. Throughout your journey there are several “side trips” available so please take your time.
State Highway 2 (SH2) continues on a further 118km to the Art Deco city of Napier. We are proud of this region that we love, and know that you will fall in love with it as well, enjoy your stay - Ōpōtiki & District 10,000 Club.
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ACCOMMODATION? Why not spend a couple of nights travelling around the Pacific Coast Highway? There is plenty of accommodation to choose from whether there is only one of you, or the entire family! SOMEWHERE TO EAT? Whether you are looking for fast-food, a restaurant dinner, or a supermarket. Click here to find some of the best places for dining and shopping along the Pacific Coast Highway. THINGS TO DO? Fishing, camping, cycling the Motu Trail, pottery, kayaking or just simply taking a leisurely walk along the beach...let us help you find something to do to enjoy journey around 'The Coast' |
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The 'Explore The East Cape Guide' is produced, published and presented with the compliments of the Opotiki & District 10,000 Club Incorporated, P O Box 23, Opotiki. The club acknowledges the assistance of all those who have helped with photographs or content. New content material or suggested additions to this guide are welcomed. Please contact the Editor at P O Box 23, Opotiki.
All content of this guide is copyright to the Opotiki & District 10,000 Club Inc.and may not be used without prior consent. |
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Get your copy now!If you are visiting an i-SITE in the Bay of Plenty region, you can ask for a free copy of the Explore The East Cape Guide Booklet to keep in the glove-box of your vehicle. Click on the image above to view the E-Book version of the 'Explore the East Cape Guide'.
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