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ARTS & CRAFTS East Cape
THINGS TO SEE & DO IN OUR REGION
is well known as a base for artists
and craftspeople who are inspired in
their creative talents by the beauty
of the surrounding countryside. The
Ōpōtiki Youth Mural Project is
called Y.A.P.P. Youth Art in Public
Places and is overseen by the Ōpōtiki
Childrens Art House. This is a
Blue Light and Ministry of Social
Development project. A map of the
murals is available in the book which
is at the Museum.
Ōpōtiki Art Society: See No. 11
Map Pg 32/33. The Heritage Art Ōpōtiki Heritage Art Centre – John Dawson.
Centre in King Street, was originally
the Salvation Army Barracks built in 1898. It has undergone an extensive restoration and is
now used as a gallery and venue for other arts events Members meet weekly on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays to paint. Visitors and new members are welcome. The Centre is available for hire.
Contact Judith Lane 07-315 7566 or Kerrin Tilley 07-315 7243. Gisborne Artists Society meet
regularly at Lynsar House, Stout St, Gisborne. Contact via Facebook..gisborneartistssociety. Arts
& Crafts Gisborne is another popular group. Contact via Facebook..arts.and.crafts.gisborne.
BOAT LAUNCHING
Trailer boats may be launched in the following localities in suitable weather conditions.
Information is usually readily available from local residents. See Tide Chart Inside back
cover.
THORNTON BEACH (Rangitaiki River) CAPE RUNAWAY, 120 km from Ōpōtiki.
WHAKATĀNE Muriwai Drive HICKS BAY, 151 km from Ōpōtiki.
ŌHOPE Harbour Rd TE ARAROA, 161 km from Ōpōtiki.
OHIWA HARBOUR, TOKOMARU BAY, 93 km from Gisborne.
Ruatuna Road 20 km from Ōpōtiki. TOLAGA BAY, 55 km from Gisborne.
ŌPŌTIKI, Wharf Street, (next to old wharf.) TATAPOURI 13kms from Gisborne
OPAPE, 18 km from Ōpōtiki. GISBORNE , The Esplanade
OMAIO, 57 km from Ōpōtiki. WAIROA, off Marine Parade
TE KAHA, 70 km from Ōpōtiki. WAIKAREMOANA, Home Bay
WAIHAU BAY, 107 km from Ōpōtiki. NAPIER, several around the Marina
CYCLING & MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Eastern Bay of Plenty &
East Cape Regions are becoming
a renowned base for cycling
enthusiasts – see Motu Trails
Pages 5 to 7. Access to the Motu
Trails from the Ōpōtiki township
via Pakowhai ki Otutaopuku
Bridge at the northern end of St
John Street. Also an annual event
in Ōpōtiki is the Motu Challenge
Multisport Event & the Motu 160
Cycling/Mountain Biking event
held each year in early October. Enjoying a day out on the Dunes Trail
There are many safe cycling paths - Photo by Troy Baker
located in Gisborne but if you want
10 a guided tour check out Cycle Gisborne (see advert page 94)