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EAST CAPE KILOMETRES FROM ŌPŌTIKI KILOMETRES FROM GISBORNE
Just before reaching Hicks Bay you will notice the aptly named “Nipple Hill” also a beautiful
waterfall in the bush on the right.
Welcome to Hicks Bay
151km

Te Wharekahika 183km
Hicks Bay – There is a sudden and dramatic change and this bay, originally named Te
Wharekahika and renamed after one of the crew of the “Endeavour” is a truly lovely place.
In Ngāti Porou history it gains its importance as the place the most famous of Ngāti Porou
fighting chiefs, Tuwhakairiora first made his home on entry into the area.
In times past a freezing works and port were established at the western end of the Bay
under the lee of Matakaoa Point. With forestry development on the East Cape, maybe
the port will be developed again. Hicks Bay marks the start of the large sheep and cattle
stations which extend from here to the south of the North Island along the East Coast and
for many miles inland.
A left turn off the main road you will find Hicks Bay General Store & Takeaways. If
you continue straight you will come to the Hicks Bay Wharf (take care, narrow road & old
wharf) or a right turn will take you to Onepoto Bay, see page 72.
Hicks Bay General Store & Takeaways: Friendly Ngati Porou service, Groceries,
Espresso, Bottle Store, NZ Post and much more: Ph 06-864 4725.

‘Stop and enjoy the remoteness & the hospitality’

2 hours from 365 Lottin Point Road 3 hours from
OPOTIKI Hicks Bay, Gisborne GISBORNE
New Zealand
Phone 06 864 4455 or Book Online www.lottinpoint.co.nz
Email: bookings@lottinpoint.co.nz

All newly refurbished to a high standard:
Disability Unit • 8 Travellers Units • 6 Base Units
Dedicated Fishermen’s Accommodation Under New Management
Ideal for Corporate or Special Events:
Licensed Dining Room • Dinners & Lunches • Country Bar
Unlimited WiFi • Vodafone Coverage • Bait Freezer • Helipad
No televisions or telephones in units • Fishing ground beneath the complex

“Possibly the best land-based fishing spot in Aotearoa!”
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