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Glide along the old Awakeri - Taneatua rail track in a comfortable self-driven golf cart, pausing for bush walks and wildlife encounters amidst New Zealand's scenic countryside.
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  • Paul B
    Chesterfield, UK1,704 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great expanse of clean beach. Great for families and plenty of free parking close to the beach. Life guards at the swimming area
    Written 6 January 2024
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  • MURRAY B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time. Many laughs and fun to drive. Enjoyed the bush walk and gumboot fence. Highly recommend this trip any weather.
    Written 17 February 2025
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  • Laura B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We arrived an hour before they were closing
    Lovely real berry ice cream, friendly staff
    Busy.......:):):)
    Was allowed to bring in our dog on lead :))
    Written 27 January 2025
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  • KuimiriaA
    Wellington, New Zealand67 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mataatua, the house that returned home. The story of a wharenui fit for a queen that was taken by the Govt of the time and sent in 1870 to Sydney, Melbourne, London and back to Dunedin where it was given to the Otago Museum. It was finally returned in 1996 to Ngati Awa. Needless to say the whare was in a poor condition and had to be renewed before being erected. Today we heard that story with an audio visual display, followed by a pohiri and introduction to the ancestors. We finished with a hakere of fry bread and kawakawa tea.

    Written 17 January 2023
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  • quiller003
    Shrewsbury, UK290 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a stiff climb with lots of stepps, but the steps and trail are well-maintained. But definitely worth it for the views over the town and bay
    Written 19 December 2024
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  • Jackie D
    Whakatāne, New Zealand68 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The scenery is amazing and it is a great walk into the township - it has lots of wide space for bikes and trikes etc... the walk takes you along the back of the township so you can stop for a nice coffee or treat on the way
    Written 7 January 2024
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  • lawc22
    Penang Island, Malaysia165 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    a nice pit stop for short time towards driving Whakatane. the surrounding is pristine and clean. Nothing much though except for the beach and wooden piers.
    Written 17 October 2018
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  • Jevvec
    Katikati, New Zealand98 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This camping ground is in a lovely setting, surrounded by trees. We find it very peaceful. The swimming pool is full size though in my opinion the water is a bit too warm to do much swimming but it IS a hot spring. It was very sunny while we were there so we were grateful for the shade cloth. The facilities may be a bit old but they are well cared for and clean.
    Written 2 April 2024
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  • Robin S
    Masterton, New Zealand254 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Both Geof and Belle couldn't have been more helpful in finding us accommodation for us for one night. They both had great difficulty but finally were able to find us a room at the Com Plex which totally suited us.
    Geof and Belle you are worth your weight in gold and we thank you so much for your time given to us, Thank you.
    Written 14 June 2023
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  • DeborahClarkson
    Hamilton, New Zealand211 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a good place to get a good view over Whakatane. You can get there easily on foot via the steps from Canning Street and following the footpath on Hillcrest Road.
    Written 25 December 2021
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  • Ash R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just did this trek today with my girlfriend and it was super cool. We parked on the north end of Seaview road (where it meets Hillcrest road). This is a great place to park as it’s halfway up the hill and the starting point is tricky to find from Whakatāne town centre.

    We did one of the shorter loops as a part of the track is currently closed due to a landslide. That being said, we still walked something like 11kms so it was more than enough with all of the hills.

    Something I didn’t know before we started was that when you get to Otarawairere Bay you need to walk along some rocks next to the ocean. We did the crossing 1-2 hours after high tide and it was fine. If it was dead on high tide who knows if it would have been possible.

    Overall a super cool experience, highly recommend.

    Ps you can get some handy maps from the information centre in the town 😊
    Written 8 October 2024
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  • AskDrN
    Pueblo, CO253 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The statue is fascinating and the surrounding rocks and bay and nearby cave are fun to explore and shoot images.
    Written 29 October 2020
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