History of Explore The East Cape Guide

Each year, a lot of time and effort goes into creating the Explore The East Cape Guide for everyone to enjoy. There is a small team of 'locals' that travel the Pacific Coast Highway and research the journey to ensure that the information contained within the guide is current and relevant.
This ensures that you are well informed as you embark on your journey from Opotiki to Gisborne either on State Highway 2 (via the Waioeka Gorge) or on State Highway 35 (via the Pacific Coast Highway).

The guide has promoted this area for 64 years and has built up a solid reputation as easily the most cost effective advertising available in the Eastern Bay of Plenty & Eastland area. Nothing comes near this side for dollar value. The quality format providing a vast amount of data, useful and interesting information, ensures the booklet has lasting value and is retained as a valuable reference or passed on to friends. Combine with all other progressive businesses to promote our area as a leading tourist destination and a great place to live.
REMEMBER, all revenue is used in the publication of the guide or directly in the promotion of the Eastern Bay of Plenty & Eastland.

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INFORMATION CENTRES
KAWERAU.........................Ph 07-323 6300
​WHAKATANE........................ Ph 07-306 2030
OPOTIKI..........................Ph 07-315 3031
TE PUIA SPRINGS..........................Ph 06-864 6853
GISBORNE..........................Ph 06-868 6139
WAIROA......................... Ph 06-838 7440
NAPIER..........................Ph 06-834 1911

WEBSITES
www.exploretheeastcape.co.nz
​www.kaweraunz.com
www.whakatane.com
www.whakatane.info
www.opotikinz.co.nz
www.gisbornenz.com
www.visitwairoa.co.nz

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Opotiki & District 10,000 Club Contacts

Barbara Collett

Adminstrator/editor

Barbara is a born & bred "Opotiki-ite". Her Father - John Rudkin was the editor of the Opotiki Holiday Guide
​(now the 'Explore the East Cape' Guide) for some 20 years, so you could say "it's in her blood".
The 2020 guide will be Barbara's 19th year, and the 14th as Editor.
She runs 3 businesses within the Opotiki & Gisborne districts and is passionate about promoting the area as an "Awesome" place to live or visit.

CONTACT
027-470-7317

​Email: [email protected]

John Dawson

advertising manager

​John is a long time resident of Opotiki and a well respected member of the community.
John has taken care of advertising for the last 10 issues and has achieved a vast knowledge of the area.
John’s involvement has seen more than a few new developments which makes the ETEC Guide, a vital and integral component on this section of The Pacific Coast Highway.

CONTACT
027-254-4656
or
​07-315 6755

​Email: [email protected]​

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Front Cover, Maps & Graphic Design: by Sid Thompson.
Front Cover Photo Credits: Carwyn Evans, Brian Young, Jessica Young, Dive Tatapouri, Trust Tairawhiti, Andrew Caves, Barbara Collett.
Website: SidsWebdesignStudio.com

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For bulk copies of the guide please phone OR text
​027 470 7317 OR email [email protected]

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Opotiki to Gisborne via the Waioweka Gorge
​(SH2)

The Waioeka Journey – Te Awa a Tamatea is situated on State Highway 2 between Opotiki and Gisborne. The highway follows a route carved by rivers through the steep forested hills of the Waioeka Gorge Scenic Reserve. The trip from Opotiki to Gisborne can probably take about two and a half hours but by picnicking or generally messing around anywhere in the delightful bush setting of the gorge the trip can profitably be made to last many hours longer.

Opotiki to Gisborne via the Pacific Coast Highway
​(SH35)

State Highway 35 – This scenic part of the Pacific Coast Highway from Opotiki to Gisborne should not be missed. The coastal scenery encountered is beyond compare.A good range of accommodation and meals are available. There are no 24 hour ATM machines between Opotiki and Ruatoria.Eftpos is readily available but cash withdrawals can be limited.

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If you have any questions , then one of our team members would be more than happy to help you out.
​Please feel free to Contact Us for a response.