WHAKATĀNE
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Off the beaten track THE EASTERN BAY’S WHAKATĀNE is known for its cool old-school Kiwi vibe, and Ōhope is equally well known as being home to one of New Zealand’s best-loved beaches. Less well known is Ngā Tapuwae o Toi, the stunning walkway that links the two and makes this destination the ultimate getaway. Views forever, a seemingly endless beach, hidden bays, and great cafés and restaurants – it’s all here in Ōhope and Whakatāne, and Ngā Tapuwae o Toi is the perfect way to experience everything this great little Eastern Bay location has to offer. Ngā Tapuwae o Toi (The footsteps of Toi) takes its name from the great chieftain Toi who came to the area more than 800 years ago. Toi is recognised as the principle ancestor of numerous iwi now known as Te Tini o Toi - the multitude of Toi – and his main pā site at the highest point of the track is recognised as one of the oldest in the country. That stronghold, Kapu-te-Rangi (the Pā of Gentle Breezes), is a highlight of the Kōhī Point portion of the walkway.
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