EBOP guidebook
Sightseeing
Voted NZs favourite beach, safe swimming, learn to surf, great playgrounds and bush walks nearby. Some great cafe and restaurant options nearby.
19 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Ohope Beach
Voted NZs favourite beach, safe swimming, learn to surf, great playgrounds and bush walks nearby. Some great cafe and restaurant options nearby.
Wairaka Statue, Turuturu Roimata, Whakatāne Heads
Muriwai DriveWhite Pine Bush
Awakeri Rail Adventures
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!! Geothermally heated swimming and spa pool complex with BBQ and play areas. Family friendly.
7 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Maurie Kjar Memorial Swimming Pool
Plunket StreetFREE ENTRY FOR ALL!! Geothermally heated swimming and spa pool complex with BBQ and play areas. Family friendly.
Beautiful day trip and walk to this unique waterfall and on to the Lake Tarawera outlet. Possible wallaby sightings. Need to call in to Kawerau info centre first to get forest permit per vehicle for small charge
18 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Tarawera Falls
Beautiful day trip and walk to this unique waterfall and on to the Lake Tarawera outlet. Possible wallaby sightings. Need to call in to Kawerau info centre first to get forest permit per vehicle for small charge
Hells Gate Geothermal Park and Mud Bath Spa
351 State Hwy 30Local tours available to this offshore nature reserve, beautiful coastal Islands scenery, hot water beach, marine life.
Moutohora Island
Local tours available to this offshore nature reserve, beautiful coastal Islands scenery, hot water beach, marine life.
Beautiful short bush walk to picturesque waterfall past old power station remains, 15 mins drive from our place.
Karaponga Power Station
80 Symond RdBeautiful short bush walk to picturesque waterfall past old power station remains, 15 mins drive from our place.
Popular local walk across farmland and through native bush to a trig with fantastic views across Rangitaiki Plains and the bay. Allow about 90mins return. Glow worms sometimes along track on dusk. Take a torch if you plan go in the evening, as it gets dark in the bush.
ラタムズ・トラック
Popular local walk across farmland and through native bush to a trig with fantastic views across Rangitaiki Plains and the bay. Allow about 90mins return. Glow worms sometimes along track on dusk. Take a torch if you plan go in the evening, as it gets dark in the bush.
A botanical delight, with easy trails that explore this hidden-away domain and lead to the 'Millennium tree' - Taketakerau- a 2000 yr old Puriri tree which even has its own beautiful book written about it, by Marnie Anstis. A must-visit in nearby (70km) Opotiki.
9 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hukutaia Domain
669 Woodlands RdA botanical delight, with easy trails that explore this hidden-away domain and lead to the 'Millennium tree' - Taketakerau- a 2000 yr old Puriri tree which even has its own beautiful book written about it, by Marnie Anstis. A must-visit in nearby (70km) Opotiki.
Beautiful bush walk to this secluded secret bay accessible only on foot or by sea. Beachcombers delight. Part of the longer (18km loop) Nga Tapuwae o Toi trail, with 3 different access points, from Otarawairere village, Ohope Westend Beach ( access currently closed) and Kohi Point (at low tide only). Longdrop toilet available at bottom of track.
オタラウェアアー・ベイ
Beautiful bush walk to this secluded secret bay accessible only on foot or by sea. Beachcombers delight. Part of the longer (18km loop) Nga Tapuwae o Toi trail, with 3 different access points, from Otarawairere village, Ohope Westend Beach ( access currently closed) and Kohi Point (at low tide only). Longdrop toilet available at bottom of track.
Ocean beachfront access near town for beach walks with nice views of Moutohora Whale Island.
Coastlands Beach Side Estate
Ocean beachfront access near town for beach walks with nice views of Moutohora Whale Island.
Our closest beach access, about 7 km/10 mins drive away. Playground, safe estuary swimming, fish or jump off the wharf, or walk around the Heads to the Ocean Beach side.
Thornton Beach Holiday Park
Our closest beach access, about 7 km/10 mins drive away. Playground, safe estuary swimming, fish or jump off the wharf, or walk around the Heads to the Ocean Beach side.
Great scenic drive for a day out with stunning views and walking opportunities
ニュージーランド 〒3198 ベイ・オブ・プレンティ オヒワ・ハーバー・オポティキ
Great scenic drive for a day out with stunning views and walking opportunities
Picturesque harbourside spot, with restaurant takeaways and water activity hub. Young at heart and daredevils wilĺ love the wharf-jumping platform! Fish for your dinner off the wharf?
Port Ohope Wharf
Picturesque harbourside spot, with restaurant takeaways and water activity hub. Young at heart and daredevils wilĺ love the wharf-jumping platform! Fish for your dinner off the wharf?
Food scene
Popular local family summer fun spot famous for their real fruit ice creams, pyo berries, mini golf. Fun games and playground to keep kids happy while the big people enjoy a coffee or treat from the cafe. Our daughter Sophie works here in summer, and many local young people have started their first jobs here in the summer holidays.
spend a morning with fun family activities and PYO berries, icecreams and cafe treats. Our daughter works here too!
16 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Julians Berry Farm & Cafe
12 Huna Rdspend a morning with fun family activities and PYO berries, icecreams and cafe treats. Our daughter works here too!
Delicious berry icecreams, home baking (their blueberry muffins are the best!), and berry affogato summer coffee treat!
11 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Blueberry Corner
364 Thornton RdDelicious berry icecreams, home baking (their blueberry muffins are the best!), and berry affogato summer coffee treat!
Bake House
1 College RdThe Red Barn
237 Thornton Rdbakery, cafe, and craft collective
Closest restaurant and beer garden to our place (5 mins away), very popular with locals, Thurs-Sun. American BBQ style. Lovely rural setting. Great food and house beverages. Our daughter works here part-time, be sure to say hi!
The Smokin' Goose
1A Luxton RoadClosest restaurant and beer garden to our place (5 mins away), very popular with locals, Thurs-Sun. American BBQ style. Lovely rural setting. Great food and house beverages. Our daughter works here part-time, be sure to say hi!
Chinese takeaway including and burgers/fishnchips. Liquor store and dairy next door too. Next to the Z Awakeri.
Awakeri Takeaways
Chinese takeaway including and burgers/fishnchips. Liquor store and dairy next door too. Next to the Z Awakeri.
Thornton Bar & Eatery
Nice food in character-full semi-rural setting near airport turnoff.
Global Thai Restaurant & Bar
2 Commerce StOur family's favourite night out for dinner spot.
Local craft beers and cider. Beer garden and also seating amongst the brew tanks. Quiz night Thursdays.
Mata Beer
17 Gateway CresLocal craft beers and cider. Beer garden and also seating amongst the brew tanks. Quiz night Thursdays.
Beautifully restored historic watering hole with restaurant, near the river in CBD.
The Comm Whakatane
Beautifully restored historic watering hole with restaurant, near the river in CBD.
Fine dining by the river side in centre of town. Quiet location, great service and beautiful food.
6 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Roquette Restaurant & Bar
29 Quay StFine dining by the river side in centre of town. Quiet location, great service and beautiful food.
Roquette Restaurant & Bar
29 Quay StQuiet location by the riverside, great service and fine food.
Neighbourhood
Closest local supermarket, dairy, petrol, laundromat, takeaways, pub and other services including medical centre & pharmacy.
Edgecumbe
Closest local supermarket, dairy, petrol, laundromat, takeaways, pub and other services including medical centre & pharmacy.
Geothermally heated pool complex with free entry, bush walks with scenic lake and waterfall views. Popular location for major sports and cultural events, check what's on.
Kawerau District
Geothermally heated pool complex with free entry, bush walks with scenic lake and waterfall views. Popular location for major sports and cultural events, check what's on.
Local venue for hire for larger gatherings, functions or events. 5 mins away. Awakeri Village has a dairy, Z petrol, liquor store, & mechanic.
Awakeri Events Centre
Local venue for hire for larger gatherings, functions or events. 5 mins away. Awakeri Village has a dairy, Z petrol, liquor store, & mechanic.
Local supplies
Rural style mall in nearby Edgecumbe has a supermarket, pub, coffee shop, medical centre, pharmacy, centre, op shop, small community library, and a few other specialty shops. Nice playground, bike track and plenty of space for kids to run around outside.
リヴァーズリー・モール
Rural style mall in nearby Edgecumbe has a supermarket, pub, coffee shop, medical centre, pharmacy, centre, op shop, small community library, and a few other specialty shops. Nice playground, bike track and plenty of space for kids to run around outside.
Outdoors
Safe sheltered estuary swimming, or fish off the wharf or at the river mouth.
Thornton Beach Road, Thornton 3194 ニュージーランド
Safe sheltered estuary swimming, or fish off the wharf or at the river mouth.
past guests have recommended this low-key personalised horsey experience and guide
Nikau Valley Horse Treks
past guests have recommended this low-key personalised horsey experience and guide
ワカテイン・ゴルフ・クラブ
Ohope International Golf Club
541 Harbour RdNatural geothermal hot springs feed this popular local family spot surrounded by peaceful bush views. Bbqs and picnic area with playground. Large shaded pool, smaller kids pool and private spas available to book. Open late.
17 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Awakeri Hot Springs
1363 State Hwy 30Natural geothermal hot springs feed this popular local family spot surrounded by peaceful bush views. Bbqs and picnic area with playground. Large shaded pool, smaller kids pool and private spas available to book. Open late.
great day out exploring coastal walkways with stunning views and beaches
Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park
20 Bryans Roadgreat day out exploring coastal walkways with stunning views and beaches
Secluded, natural, basic hot spring/stream. Entry fee applies, basic changing and toilet facilities only. 30 mins drive.
23 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Waitangi Soda Springs
59 Manawahe RdSecluded, natural, basic hot spring/stream. Entry fee applies, basic changing and toilet facilities only. 30 mins drive.
Popular local 'secret spot' for a cool dip on a hot day. Recently redeveloped amenities.
Braemar Springs
488 Braemar RdPopular local 'secret spot' for a cool dip on a hot day. Recently redeveloped amenities.
Scenic forest trails for mountain biking or walking, range grades from beginner more advanced. 15 mins drive. Dogs permitted.
Onepu Mountain Bike Park
State Highway 30Scenic forest trails for mountain biking or walking, range grades from beginner more advanced. 15 mins drive. Dogs permitted.
Markets
Popular with the locals, this weekly Farmers style market with arts and crafts is great for breakfast/lunch, fresh produce, plants, bric-a-brac and a morning out.
Whakatane Sunday Market
Popular with the locals, this weekly Farmers style market with arts and crafts is great for breakfast/lunch, fresh produce, plants, bric-a-brac and a morning out.
Awakaponga Public Hall