Page 8 - Pacific Coast Highway Guide - 2017
P. 8
WHAKATANE TO OHOPE KILOMETRES FROM OPOTIKI KILOMETRES FROM WHAKATANE
There are two routes from Whakatane to Opotiki, one via Taneatua, the gateway to Te Urewera
which is a very enjoyable drive for those with more time. The more popular & shorter coastal
route is described below.
Whakatane to Opotiki via Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour
Nil
50km
on the Pacific Coast Highway
This route is the most direct and most used, start from the town centre, by travelling south along
Commerce Street, turning left up the Mokoroa Gorge. There is an alternative route north along the
Strand turning right at the hotel and then right up the ridge to Hillcrest. This steep section is not
recommended for vehicles towing but does provide good views of Whale Island and the Whakatane
Heads. The two routes then merge and head for Ohope. Before the descent, the view of East Cape,
the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Ohope Beach and Mt Hikurangi on a clear day, is worth a pause. At the
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
bottom of the hill as you enter Ohope on the right is the entranceway to
which features a traditional carved entranceway. The reserve itself is home to a large number of
kiwi protected by the Whakatāne Kiwi Project.
43km Welcome to Ohope Beach 7km
Ohope is a world renowned holiday spot that has 11 km of beach from West End, a favourite surfing
spot, to Ohiwa Harbour mouth at the eastern end. Ohope has plenty of holiday accommodation including
Beachpoint Apartments and Oceanspray Homestay (see adverts below), and a small shopping area.
1 & 2 bedroom apartments
fully self contained
self service HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
heated swimming SHORT/LONG TERM
pool & gym 5 West End Road
200m to cafes, Ohope Beach, New Zealand
P 07 312 6100 or
shops & dairy 0800 BEACHPOINT
beach across the road Qualmark Rated www.beachpoint.co.nz
Beachpoint Apartments: 5 West End, Ohope. Sublime beachfront apartments.
Ph 0800 BEACHPOINT. beachpoint@wave.co.nz (see advert above)
Oceanspray Homestay, Ohope Beach: Quality beachside 3 bdrm self contained
apartment. 283a Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope. Ph 07-312 4112 or 027 286 6824.
E: frances@oceanspray.co.nz W: www.oceanspray.co.nz
www.ohopebeach.info: Local Online Directory. Accommodation. Activities. Essential information.
KG Kayaks: Hires and Guided Tours, www.kgkayaks.co.nz Phone 027 2724 073
Check us out on Trip Advisor or Facebook. For all age groups!
6 Ohope Scenic Reserve Walkway Entrance Kayaking for all ages with KG Kayaks
– Photo NR Hutton
There are two routes from Whakatane to Opotiki, one via Taneatua, the gateway to Te Urewera
which is a very enjoyable drive for those with more time. The more popular & shorter coastal
route is described below.
Whakatane to Opotiki via Ohope Beach and Ohiwa Harbour
Nil
50km
on the Pacific Coast Highway
This route is the most direct and most used, start from the town centre, by travelling south along
Commerce Street, turning left up the Mokoroa Gorge. There is an alternative route north along the
Strand turning right at the hotel and then right up the ridge to Hillcrest. This steep section is not
recommended for vehicles towing but does provide good views of Whale Island and the Whakatane
Heads. The two routes then merge and head for Ohope. Before the descent, the view of East Cape,
the Eastern Bay of Plenty, Ohope Beach and Mt Hikurangi on a clear day, is worth a pause. At the
Ōhope Scenic Reserve
bottom of the hill as you enter Ohope on the right is the entranceway to
which features a traditional carved entranceway. The reserve itself is home to a large number of
kiwi protected by the Whakatāne Kiwi Project.
43km Welcome to Ohope Beach 7km
Ohope is a world renowned holiday spot that has 11 km of beach from West End, a favourite surfing
spot, to Ohiwa Harbour mouth at the eastern end. Ohope has plenty of holiday accommodation including
Beachpoint Apartments and Oceanspray Homestay (see adverts below), and a small shopping area.
1 & 2 bedroom apartments
fully self contained
self service HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION
heated swimming SHORT/LONG TERM
pool & gym 5 West End Road
200m to cafes, Ohope Beach, New Zealand
P 07 312 6100 or
shops & dairy 0800 BEACHPOINT
beach across the road Qualmark Rated www.beachpoint.co.nz
Beachpoint Apartments: 5 West End, Ohope. Sublime beachfront apartments.
Ph 0800 BEACHPOINT. beachpoint@wave.co.nz (see advert above)
Oceanspray Homestay, Ohope Beach: Quality beachside 3 bdrm self contained
apartment. 283a Pohutukawa Ave, Ohope. Ph 07-312 4112 or 027 286 6824.
E: frances@oceanspray.co.nz W: www.oceanspray.co.nz
www.ohopebeach.info: Local Online Directory. Accommodation. Activities. Essential information.
KG Kayaks: Hires and Guided Tours, www.kgkayaks.co.nz Phone 027 2724 073
Check us out on Trip Advisor or Facebook. For all age groups!
6 Ohope Scenic Reserve Walkway Entrance Kayaking for all ages with KG Kayaks
– Photo NR Hutton
