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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.

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

Tasman Holiday Parks Ohiwa Beach, Bay of Plenty, North Island

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

Must-do's.

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.

A child and an adult sit in a lush, green forest at night, looking at a mesmerizing display of tiny blue bioluminescent lights glowing in the dark. Large leaves and ferns surround them, enhancing the magical ambiance of the scene. The perfect activity for winter fun in Ohiwa.

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.

A spacious modern art gallery with white walls and floors, displaying various sculptures and artworks on pedestals and tables. The room is well-lit with natural light from large windows at the far end. The gallery has a minimalist and clean design.

OPOTIKI 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.

Aerial view of a serene blue lake with several anchored boats. A pier extends from the bottom right into the water, surrounded by a landscape of rolling hills and distant mountains under a partially cloudy sky. Shadows of objects are visible near the shoreline.

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.

Two children are walking on a dirt path in a forest. They are seen from behind, holding sticks and wearing casual clothing, including short-sleeve tops and pants. The surrounding area is lush with greenery, suggesting a pleasant nature hike.

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.

Kayak the Bay of Plenty

KG Kayak tours is a friendly outfit offering kayak hire and guided kayak tours in Ohiwa Harbour and around nearby Moutohoro (Whale Island), a wildlife sanctuary for kiwis, blue penguins, fur seals and tuataras.

Kayak the Bay of Plenty