Local attractions

Experience your classic Kiwi beach holiday

The park is ideally situated with easy access to the towns and beaches of the eastern Bay of Plenty, and one of the great New Zealand road trips around the East Cape.

Ohiwa Beach

It’s just a few steps from the park to the magnificent Ohiwa Beach where you can surf, swim, fish, walk or read a book beneath a pohutukawa tree.

Location Details

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You Don’t Have To Travel Far For The Good Times

Enjoy 11 kilometres of golden sandy beach, perfect for body surfing, boogie boarding, surfing, beach fishing or walking.

Must-dos

You don’t have to go far from base to revel in the natural attractions that surround our holiday park. Walk in native forest reserves with vibrantly coloured pukekos and cheeky fantails, or bring your bikes and hit the local trails.

Ohiwa Glow Worms

Ohiwa Glow Worms

A leisurely 15-minute bush walk from the holiday park, visit after dark and enjoy Mother Nature’s own spectacular, energy-efficient light show.

Ōpōtiki Museum

Ōpōtiki Museum

A great way for the whole family to while away a few quiet hours, with 12 heritage rooms over three storeys displaying a vast collection of taonga (treasures) and stories of local Maori and Pakeha history.

Ohiwa Harbour

Ohiwa Harbour

The “lagoon” offers swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, bird watching, shellfish gathering … take your pick in this gorgeous safe harbour just steps from the park.

Must-dos

Catching fish is fun but sometimes it’s even better to let someone else do the work. Catch some mighty fish and chips, and fresh oysters in season, at Ohiwa Oyster Farm. Taste “the world’s tastiest nut spread” at Ohiwa Macadamias and check out the classy cafes in Opotiki and Ohope.

Ohiwa Nature Trail

Ohiwa Nature Trail

A tranquil walk through coastal forest with ancient pohutukawa trees clinging to the hillside. Who will be the first to spot a kereru (wood pigeon) or hear the beautiful song of the tui?

Whakatane

Whakatane

Check out New Zealand’s sunniest town and one of the first Maori settlements in NZ. From the middle of town, take the steps to Puketapu Lookout for great views over the river mouth and out to the heads. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Whakatane Fishing Club.

Hukutaia Domain

Hukutaia Domain

A glimpse of the New Zealand bush as it was before European settlement, with more than 80 species including mighty tawa trees, beautiful pongas and other ferns, and an ancient hollow puriri tree once used in burial rites by the local Upokorehe hapu.