Waiotahe Beach
Waiotahe Beach looking East - Troy Baker
Waiotahe River & Ohiwa Beach (Bryans Beach)
At the Waiotahe River Bridge, turn left. At the first intersection, turn left to go to the harbour via the Ohiwa Harbour Scenic Detour (see pg 26) which takes you up over the hill. Take the right fork alongside the river, this non-exit road leads to the beautifully pohutukawa-lined sandy Ohiwa (or Bryan's) Beach, where you will find Ohiwa Seascape Studios. This secluded spot offers surfcasting, picnicking and safe swimming with plenty of shade.
At the Waiotahe River Bridge, turn left. At the first intersection, turn left to go to the harbour via the Ohiwa Harbour Scenic Detour (see pg 26) which takes you up over the hill. Take the right fork alongside the river, this non-exit road leads to the beautifully pohutukawa-lined sandy Ohiwa (or Bryan's) Beach, where you will find Ohiwa Seascape Studios. This secluded spot offers surfcasting, picnicking and safe swimming with plenty of shade.
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Ohiwa Seascape Studios
3 Peaceful self-cont. studios offering absolute privacy, set amidst mature Pohutukawa, on the doorstep of Ohiwa Beach. 10 min to Opotiki. P: 07 315 4737 |
Continuing east along SH2 you will pass the Pipi Beds, there is a rest area on the left with toilets, safe swimming and at low tide you can see the locals gathering Pipi’s (shellfish). Next is the beautiful spectacle of Waiotahe Beach, with East Cape as a backdrop.
Waiotahe Beach
This stretch of road when the Pohutukawa trees are in bloom is a magnificent sight. Waiotahe Beach provides good fishing, surfing and swimming and is probably Ōpōtiki's most popular beach as there is adequate parking and picnic areas, with plenty of shade.
At the eastern end of the beach you will encounter two magnificently carved poles
- Te ara Ki Te Tairāwhiti - "The pathway to the sunrise", designed by Graham Hayward and created by Ōpōtiki’s master carver, Heke Collier, they depict the arrival of the Māori people to Ōpōtiki, with the European Soldier and the Māori Wahine (woman) portraying the togetherness of the races.
Near the poles is the entrance to the Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club & public toilets. As you continue around the corner and start heading inland, you will see on your left the new subdivision of Waiotahi Drifts.
This stretch of road when the Pohutukawa trees are in bloom is a magnificent sight. Waiotahe Beach provides good fishing, surfing and swimming and is probably Ōpōtiki's most popular beach as there is adequate parking and picnic areas, with plenty of shade.
At the eastern end of the beach you will encounter two magnificently carved poles
- Te ara Ki Te Tairāwhiti - "The pathway to the sunrise", designed by Graham Hayward and created by Ōpōtiki’s master carver, Heke Collier, they depict the arrival of the Māori people to Ōpōtiki, with the European Soldier and the Māori Wahine (woman) portraying the togetherness of the races.
Near the poles is the entrance to the Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club & public toilets. As you continue around the corner and start heading inland, you will see on your left the new subdivision of Waiotahi Drifts.
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Kukumoa Lodge
Boutique accommodation, pool, games room, spa and long line. P: 07-315 8545 E: kukumoalodge@xtra.co.nz |
Continuing on SH2 you will come to Riverview Lodge (see advert below) on the right just before the Ōpōtiki Golf Course comes into sight. If you are keen for a round - take a right before the bridge and right again into Hukutaia Road, first right is Fromow Road where you will find The Ōpōtiki Golf Club house & Soul Infusion Catering.
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Riverview Lodge: 2000 State Highway 2. Ph 020 4021 3356.
Backpackers Accommodation & Work contacts. |
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Opotiki Golf Club
Picturesque 18 hole course. Town & Sea Views. Visitors Welcome. Club Facilities for Hire. P: 07-315 7415 |
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Soul Infusion Catering
At Opotiki Golf Club every Friday night from 6pm. Non-members Welcome. A-la Carte Menu. Out-Catering Available. P 027 955 9939 |
Continue to the left over the Waioeka Bridge onto Bridge Street, ŌPŌTIKI – see Town Map Page 31/32. On the left is New World Supermarket. Further on turn left onto Church Street to find the ŌPŌTIKI CBD (Central Business District) or continue on to the Stop Sign at St John Street intersection. From here it’s a right turn to Gisborne via the Waioeka Gorge (see pages 56 to 58) or a left turn will take you past The Hot Bread Shop Café and Caltex Ōpōtiki to continue “up the coast” on SH35.
