Ōakura, Ōkato, Warea

Ōakura, Ōkato, and Warea

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Ōakura This thriving beachside community just 14km west of New Plymouth, is a hive of activity all year round. It is home to a popular swimming and surf beach, the iconic Butlers Reef pub, cafés, and a flourishing arts community. Embraced by the protective Kaitake Ranges, Ōakura is one of only three beaches along the stunning west coast that is north facing.

Ōkato This small coastal town is positioned along the wellknown Surf Highway 45, which boasts some of the best surf breaks in the country. The small township 26km south-west of New Plymouth is one of the three surviving northern Taranaki military settlements established in the 1860s (along with Urenui and Lepperton). It is also home to the iconic Stony River, one of the main rivers that flow from Taranaki Maunga.

Warea Warea is a small settlement 35km south-west of New Plymouth, home to the world-class surf break Stent Road.

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MUST DO EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:

• For stunning locally designed and crafted jewellery visit Ringcraft Moana. Jewellery making workshops are also available on inquiry. • Just south of Ōkato is the picturesque Cape

Egmont Lighthouse at the end of Cape Road and discover its story at the Historic Cape Lighthouse and Museum at the end of Bayly Rd, Rahotu. • Follow the Ōakura Arts Trail to see works by talented local artists, who open their studios up to the public each weekend of the garden festival.

Visit studios of 15 local artists. Find the trail map at: www.oakuraarts.co.nz

OPEN STUDIO WEEKENDS

30/31st Oct & 6/7th Nov 2021 10am - 4 pm

26. Goodin Country Garden

158 Mirikau Rd, Warea, 4381, Chris & Steak Goodin Set amidst old coastal lahars, large volcanic rocks lend drama to this country garden. Spacious lawns spread out from the family home—the central anchor of the property. Mature trees are surrounded by lush plantings of clivia, roses and rhododendrons. Chris and Steak’s daughter, Nicci Goodin, is a prominent New Plymouth florist and much of the planting is with her creativity in mind. There is plenty of room for a picnic, take some time out to relax and enjoy a Devonshire Tea.

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Open 9am–5pm, admission 1 ticket P 06 752 8160 / 027 471 9744 E jgoodin@farmside.co.nz

92 Ruakere Rd, Warea, 4381, Maria & Hugo van der Poel Just a 30 minute drive from New Plymouth, this large spacious country garden originated with an emphasis on vegetables, fruit trees, beehives and livestock. Expansive lawns surrounded by established mature trees and formal plantings lead to a native bush walk. Internationally renowned sculptures will be on display including works by Terry Stringer, Chris Charteris and Tania Ashken. Picnicker’s welcome. Tea/Coffee available. Art for sale.

Open 9am–5.30pm, admission 1 ticket P 027 633 0351 E hugo_maria@xtra.co.nz