ETEC Coverage Area
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 Coast, an invaluable tool for any tourist travelling in this region. For sheer natural beauty, magnificent scenery and many places of historical significance the Opotiki and East Coast District is unparalleled anywhere in New Zealand. Welcome to the Eastland section of the Pacific Coast Highway, you are now officially “off-the-beaten-track”. As you journey through this beautiful region with it’s spectacular scenery, you will encounter friendly local people. The GUIDE is produced to be read North to South (Whakatane to Napier) but can be used in reverse by starting at the back.
Leaving Whakatane (travelling from North to South) you will skirt the picturesque Ohiwa Harbour before reaching the long undeveloped beaches at Waiotahe and Tirohanga. From Opotiki 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 Opotiki on SH35 is longer but enchanting. This area, affectionately called “The Coast” by the locals, has a high Maori 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. Travelling further south to the river town of Wairoa, there are several more side trips available on your journey.
The Pacific Coast Highway 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 - Opotiki & District 10,000 Club.
Leaving Whakatane (travelling from North to South) you will skirt the picturesque Ohiwa Harbour before reaching the long undeveloped beaches at Waiotahe and Tirohanga. From Opotiki 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 Opotiki on SH35 is longer but enchanting. This area, affectionately called “The Coast” by the locals, has a high Maori 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. Travelling further south to the river town of Wairoa, there are several more side trips available on your journey.
The Pacific Coast Highway 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 - Opotiki & District 10,000 Club.
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Opotiki & District 10,000 Club Contacts
For bulk copies of the guide please
phone OR text 027 470 7317 OR email [email protected]
phone OR text 027 470 7317 OR email [email protected]
