160km from Opotiki
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Welcome to Te Araroa |
174km from Gisborne
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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. |
Te Araroa Beachside Holiday Park & Motels
Remote coastal setting. Motels, Cabins & backpackers. Sites $15/$16 tent, $17/$18 power. P: 06-864 4873 |
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. |