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206km from Opotiki
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Things to See & Do |
128km from Gisborne
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Maunga (Mount) Hikurangi: Northwest of Ruatōria are the tamariki of Hikurangi, four prominent maunga each with its own character and mana easily visible from Tapuaeroa Valley Road. Drive up this 18km sealed road and enjoy Taitai, Aorangi, Wharekia and Whanakaoa Mountains in the foreground of the maunga tapu (sacred mountain), Hikurangi. Find a quiet spot beside the road to park and capture a sense of the mauri, mana whenua (territorial land rights) and enjoy.
Park and ride at Ruatōria Aerodrome: Ride your bike up Tapuaeroa Valley Road, a 36km return easy ride on a quiet sealed rural road which meanders up the valley past Tapuaeroa Primary School and large sheep stations which once were the life blood of this community. Breathtaking views of our whenua (land) which is reverting and challenged by climate change impacts. The road ends at the foot of Hikurangi Maunga. At 1754 metres this is the highest non-volcanic peak in the North Island and the first place in New Zealand to see the sun each day.
Park and ride at Ruatōria Aerodrome: Ride your bike up Tapuaeroa Valley Road, a 36km return easy ride on a quiet sealed rural road which meanders up the valley past Tapuaeroa Primary School and large sheep stations which once were the life blood of this community. Breathtaking views of our whenua (land) which is reverting and challenged by climate change impacts. The road ends at the foot of Hikurangi Maunga. At 1754 metres this is the highest non-volcanic peak in the North Island and the first place in New Zealand to see the sun each day.
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Maunga Hikurangi
Join us for a day experience where out Ngati Porou guides tell the stories of the nine whakairo (carvings). Book at www.maungahikurangi.com. |
George Nepia Memorial Park
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Ruatōria Township
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Visit Tuparoa and walk along the beach to the landing on the south end, it’s a 2km easy walk where Colonel Whitmore arrived [160] years ago to work with local hapu. Free camping available on the beach, its quiet.
Swim in the beautiful waters of Waiapu River beneath the bridge. The locals will show you the best spots but you can also park on the River bed.
Visit the township of Ruatōria, grab some kai and take a short drive around town. See Ngata College, Whakarua Park and while you are filling up your waka, try a Ngāti Porou greeting “kei te aha”.
Take a Scenic Flight with Air Ruatōria.
For more information contact Mahanga Maru, 021 2200 737. Honorary Tourism Minister.
Swim in the beautiful waters of Waiapu River beneath the bridge. The locals will show you the best spots but you can also park on the River bed.
Visit the township of Ruatōria, grab some kai and take a short drive around town. See Ngata College, Whakarua Park and while you are filling up your waka, try a Ngāti Porou greeting “kei te aha”.
Take a Scenic Flight with Air Ruatōria.
For more information contact Mahanga Maru, 021 2200 737. Honorary Tourism Minister.
Ruatōria Main Street
