Scenic Reserve, Ōhope Scenic Reserve and Mokoroa Scenic Reserve. The walkway is accessible to most people, regardless of fitness level, because it can be undertaken in sections or as a 16-kilometre round trip, which can be completed in five to seven hours. Information boards placed in strategic locations highlight the district's natural and historic heritage. The Whakatāne District is renowned for its superb walking and tramping tracks. We have both coastal tracks with incredible ocean vistas and awe-inspiring walkways through ancient native forests. Te Urewera National Park and Whirinaki Forest Park are a short drive from Whakatāne. Both areas have a wide range of walks and tramps suitable for all levels of fitness West End is an awesome spot for safe surfing and ideal for beginners. The seafloor drops away gently, so the waves don’t break hard. It’s sheltered from the northwest wind, plus the water’s often really warm. If you are into, or wanted to give stand up paddle boarding (SUP) a go, West End and Ohiwa Harbour are perfect. Port Ōhope wharf is the home of the Port Ōhope Yacht Club. The club provides the opportunity for the community to learn
to sail and then sail socially or competitively. The sailing season runs from September to the first weekend in June with sailing on Sundays, weather permitting. Visitors are welcome, with learn to sail offered for beginners annually. Whakatāne is rated as one of New Zealand's best all-round fishing destinations. From December through late April, catch yellow fin, skipjack, albacore tuna, shark and marlin. Yearround fish include snapper, kingfish and many more. Fishing tournaments run right through the year. Take a trip to Tāneatua, just 10 minutes out of town, and visit Ngāi Tūhoe’s award winning headquarters—New Zealand’s first certified Living Building. Guided tours will tell you about the history of Tūhoe and their foray into sustainable buildings. Stop for coffee or lunch at their in-house Mou Mou Kai Café, followed by a visit to the Tāneatua Art Gallery. The gallery exhibits works by local, international and emerging artists. Just 50km offshore from Whakatāne, no visit to the Bay of Plenty is complete without a trip to this incredible place. Known to Māori as Whakaari, White Island is arguably the world’s most accessible active marine volcano.
THE HEART OF PAPAMOA EAST Just in time for summer, we now have Kokako Nitro Cold Brew & Organic Mechanic Kombucha on tap.
07 542 0106 | 5 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE, PAPAMOA EAST | OPEN 7 DAYS
info@henryandted.com
henryandted
henryandtedcafe
PAGE 47 | WWW.NOURISHMAGAZINE.CO.NZ