206km from Opotiki

Things to See & Do
128km from ​Gisborne
Park and ride at Ruatōria Aerodrome and ride your bike up Tapuaeroa Valley Road, a 36 km return easy ride on a sealed rural road with beautiful views and plenty places to stop and picnic.  For the less energetic, drive up the road.
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George Nepia Memorial Park
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Ruatōria Township
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.
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Ruatōria Main Street
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