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EAST CAPE KILOMETRES FROM ŌPŌTIKI KILOMETRES FROM GISBORNE
283km
51km
Whitianga Bay
Deep water cove, in one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand.
Omaio
57km
277km
A wide, fairly sheltered bay, with the road running along close to the beach area. The
shingle surf beach shelves steeply, and provides good fishing. At the bend, a sharp left
here leads you to some wonderful carvings on the Marae gateway, many ideal picnic sites,
toilets and the Hoani Waititi Reserve. Continue to the right on the Pacific Coast Highway.
63km Little Awanui 271km
Sandy, sheltered cove and bay, ideal for picnics or just stopping to admire the view and
maybe swim, fish, dive or to go boating.

71km Welcome to Te Kaha 263km

Te Kaha (to stand firm). Named
after withstanding many sieges
by invading tribes. At Te Kaha
Tukaki, a beautifully carved meeting
house (see photo next page) and the
remains of old fortification can be
seen. An early whaling settlement,
farming increased as whale numbers
dwindled. In more recent years
Te Kaha’s ideal climate has lead
to many kiwifruit orchards being
established. A popular vacation area
being situated on a headland and
surround by glorious bays. Fishing
along the coast is very popular.
On the right is Copenhagen Road Tukaki, the beautifully carved meeting
where you will find the Beautiful house at Te Kaha – Tim de Jong.
Tui Lodge (see advert below),
superior accommodation and a little further on the Maungaroa Scenic Drive, which
provides fine panoramic views of the coastline and magnificent bush scenery.

Beautiful Tui Lodge: 200 Copenhagen Rd. Trudy & Ray invite you to share
their piece of paradise! Ph 07 325 2922 www.tuilodge.co.nz See advert below.

Continuing on SH35 you will find the Te Kaha RSA and the Te Kaha Beach Hotel (see
advert pg 65).
• Beautiful Tui Lodge

Spacious ensuite rooms, ocean views.
Lovely gardens and birdsong,
complimentary breakfast.
200 Copenhagen Rd, Te Kaha | p 07 325 2922
e tuilodge@yahoo.co.nz | www.tuilodge.co.nz

66 ‘Stop & Discover some of our culture’