160km from Opotiki

Welcome to Te Araroa

174km from Gisborne

Te Araroa is a small township with a large community. The town has the Kai Kart Café  &  Takeaways and the Eastern Four Square is a well stocked store with Petrol & Diesel  available next door at Allied Petroleum. Locally there are many points of interest – In the School  grounds  on  the  Beach  front  stands  a  giant Pohutukawa  tree (Te  Waha  o  Rerekohu) reputed  to be the oldest  & largest  in N.Z.  Historic Whetumatarau  Pā site towers prominently above the township.
There are are public toilets, a Skate Park and Playground on the waterfront.  A 20km scenic drive east of the township to the East Cape Lighthouse with its climb of 700 steps to the light at 154 metres above sea level, it is well worth the trip, most rewarding done early to see the sunrise.  This is the most easterly point in NZ and along with Mt Hikurangi is the first to view the sun in the southern hemisphere. East Island - Whangaokena stands in view from the lighthouse. The vast areas of rocky platforms exposed at low tide are a mecca for divers and seafood gatherers.

East Cape Lighthouse – www.linear-photographs.com

Te Araroa Beachside Holiday Park & Motels
Remote coastal setting. Motels, Cabins & backpackers. Sites $15/$16 tent, $17/$18 power.
P: 06-864 4873

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East Cape Manuka Visitors Centre & Cafe
Manuka Oil and Manuka Honey products available. Visitors welcome. Espresso, smoothies and food.

Allied Petroleum 24/7 Fuel
​27 Rata St. 91 Petrol & Diesel.  24 hours. 7 days.
Always pays to top up when you can when travelling “the coast”. ​

​Kai Kart Takeaways
Fish & Chips, Burgers, Toasted Sandwiches, Coffee, Cold Drinks. Hours Tue - Sat 9.30am to 7pm. Sun 9.30am to 5pm.
P: 06 864 4806

Eastern Store Four Square
​Open 7 days. Supermarket Shopping. Lotto. Beer & Wine. Wide range of Groceries. LPG. 29 Rata St.
P: 06 864 4874 

Nga Taonga o Hinerupe
Also for whanau wanting to reconnect with their whakapapa and history of local area.

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