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151km from Opotiki

Welcome to Hicks Bay

183km from Gisborne
Hicks Bay – There is a sudden and dramatic change and this bay, originally named Te Wharekahika and renamed after one of the crew of the “Endeavour” is a truly lovely place.
In Ngāti Porou history it gains its importance as the place the most famous of Ngāti Porou fighting chiefs, Tuwhakairiora first made his home on entry into the area.
In times past a freezing works and port were established at the western end of the Bay under the lee of Matakaoa Point. With forestry development on the East Cape, maybe the port will be developed again. Hicks Bay marks the start of the large sheep and cattle stations which extend from here to the south of the North Island along the East Coast and for many miles inland.
A left turn off the main road you will find Hicks Bay General Store & Takeaways. If you continue straight you will come to the Hicks Bay Wharf (take care, narrow road & old wharf) or a right turn will take you to Onepoto Bay.
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Hicks Bay General Store & Takeaways
Friendly Ngati Porou service, Groceries, Espresso, Bottle Store, NZ Post and much more.
P: 06-864 4725
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Hicks Bay Motel Lodge
Restaurant, licensed bar, bottle shop, takeaways, accommodation. Book direct from your mobile device.
P: 06-864 4880  E: stay@hicksbaymotel.co.nz  W: www.hicksbaymotel.co.nz

Nga Puriri Bed & Breakfast
Self-contained cottage overlooking beautiful Hicks Bay. 5138 Te Araroa Rd, Hicks Bay, East Cape. 
​P: 06-864 4035 or M: 021-286 1861  W: www.ngapuriri.nz

A short journey over the hill, Pukeamaru, with brilliant views leads you down to the  Tokata flats, where you will find the well equipped and friendly Te Araroa Beachside Holiday Park & Motels and the interesting East Cape Manuka Visitors Centre & Cafe  is well worth a stop. Between here and Te Araroa there is a Caravan Dump Station on the  seaward side of the road.
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