The area of Opotiki is of significant importance to our Maori, with the main street having been decorated with Maori art of the Master Carvers. Why not take a guided tour to learn more about the Local History as this area was one of the first Maori settlements.There is also a Puriri Tree that is 2500 Years only and located in the Domain Area.
The small Community of Te Kaha located close to Opotiki. With pristine natural beaches and bays where Pohutakawa Trees grow, it is the perfect place for a day at the beach.
Whaihau Bay is a small community well known for it fishing, there is an the Local General Store, for its famous Post Office opened in 1870 in this remote region. The area is once of the most scenic drives.
Hicks Bay is a small community on the diverse coastline of Eastland with beached and small bays there to enjoy in a part of New Zealand that is as it has always been remote and unspoilt, The area has a rich Maori History and culture.
Te Araroa on the East Coast is the most far Eastern Settlement in New Zealand, a small and friendly Community on the Ocean
The small settlement of Tikitiki has a lovely heritage church called St Mary's thats serves as a memorial for the Maori
The town of Ruatoria ub the East Cape is North of Gisborne. With its rich Maori Heritage of the Ngati Porou Tribe and makes for a good place to stop on your scenic drive through this region to learn of this region.
Mt Hikurangi rises 1752 Meters above sea level as is the very point where you can see the first sunrise in New Zealand of a new day. There has been given public access to this mountain by the local Maori.
The small town of Te Puia Sping is located north of Gisborne and has a Thermal Spring which runs through the area and are said to have healing qualities that come from the Hills of Ngati Porou.
