THE COROMANDEL, BAY OF PLENTY & EASTLAND
NGA TAPUWAE O TOI WALKWAY 6
An exceptional walkway with impressive views, history, forest, birdlife and coastal scenery.
TRACK OVERVIEW
Where is it? Walk from Whakatāne to Ōhope, starting at Rex Morpeth Park on Goulstone Rd, Whakatāne.
Terrain There is quite of a bit of climbing, including some sections of steps, but the tracks are well formed, well maintained and well marked. If you do the entire walk you will need stamina, although you can do smaller portions. No dogs, this is kiwi country
6-7hr; 16km coastal loop
Awakeri
Cruising along the beach for a spell, your next track to look for is the Fairbrother Loop then keep looking for the markers that will take you back to Whakatāne. During this section there is some impressive forest, as well as some quite demanding climbing. Once this region was the domain of the great chief Toi, when his empire was centred around Kapu-Te-Rangi, Pā of Gentle Breezes. This is one of the oldest pā sites in the country, and it was well chosen as the views make it ideal for defending.
Strong fitness required
Whakatane walks © Whakatane District Council
Starting in Whakatāne, walk along urban paths for the first kilometre before turning onto Kohi Point Track where the uphill starts. At the top take a short detour to Kapu Te Rangi, and look out where you can see Whakaari (White Island) Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe) and Mt Tarawera, then continue on down towards Ōhope Beach via Otarawairere Beach. This is much easier at low tide.
Climbing with steps
Ohope Beach Resort
HOT SPRINGS
• Penthouse & 2-brm self-serviced luxury apartments with stunning ocean and harbour views • 3 pools, spa pools, sauna, gymnasium, games room and tennis court. Underground car parking, internet access. Sky TV.
Relax in Comfort
The perfect place to explore the Bay of Plenty
Tariff: $225-$445 (2p) extra person $25 307 Harbour Rd, Ohope P: +64 7 312 4120 E: info@ohopebeachresort.co.nz
www.ohopebeachresort.co.nz
• Spacious play area & bushwalks • Set in established bush setting • Park Motel, tourist flats, cabins, power & tent sites • 16km to Whakatane • Hot Thermal Pools – Free for Guests Tariff: (2 persons) $40-$120, seasonal rates apply
SH 30, RD 2, Whakatane Ph +64 7 304 9117 www.awakerisprings.co.nz 40
Opotiki Holiday Park Accommodation: Relax in a rural setting only 200m walk to Opotiki town centre. Start of the Motu Trail on our doorstep, or we can arrange shuttle services. Secure lock-up for bikes and group rates available. Choice of self-contained units, kitchen cabins, tent sites & motel units.
Res: 0800 464 673
39 Potts Ave, Opotiki Phone: +64 7 315 6050 Email: opotiki.holidays @xtra.co.nz
Features: Communal kitchen, metered showers, laundry, TV lounge, Freeview TV, Zenbu WiFi, swimming pool, playground and dump station. Tariff: 2 persons $50-$120, sites from $20, seasonal rates may apply. Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS.
www.opotikiholidaypark.co.nz
