Page 9 - Pacific Coast Highway Guide - 2017
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Harbour Road
The Pacific Coast Highway turns inland at the junction with Harbour Road. This sandspit is the
western arm of the Ohiwa Harbour, there is beach and harbour access, a wharf and boat launching.
This is the base of KG Kayaks see advert previous page.
Back on the Pacific Coast
Highway, 300 metres on the left you
will find the entrance to Tauwhare Pa
Scenic Reserve. Climbing up from
the roadside carpark, visitors are met
with panoramic views of the Ohiwa
Harbour, Ohope Spit, and White
Island on the horizon. A significant
historical site, Tauwhare pā was PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO OPOTIKI
built by Te Hapuoneone, an ancient
tribe from which many of today's iwi
descend. The name Tauwhare implies
'the village suspended in space'. When Tauwhare Pa - Photo NR Hutton
viewed from the bottom of the southern end of the pā, the village gives this impression. Continuing
on, the Ohiwa Harbour and the Oyster Farm come into view. This harbour, apart from its natural
beauty, has great biological significance both for its flora and fauna and is a great source of
kaimoana. Also it has endless potential for recreation.
The road continues to follow
the harbour, on the right you pass
Te Kooti Road named after a well
known historical figure. Further on
is the site of the old Wainui School.
At Burke Road, on the left is the
Saltmarsh Lookout , with a picnic
area and boardwalk, which overlooks
the largest remaining saltmarsh in the
Harbour. Unique displays of the rare
bird life found here form part of this
public area. The Cheddar Valley
Walk also starts here (2km one way
– 4km return – See Walks on Page 37)
The road continues along the
edge of the harbour on the right at
Ohiwa
Harrison Road is the way to Views from the Cheddar Valley Walk - Photo Stuart Slade
Macadamias and a further 200 metres you will come across the old Cheddar Valley Co-op Dairy
Co. building, used for eleven years before amalgamation with Opotiki Co-op. In its heyday it
processed the milk from 300 cows and is now used by Cheddar Valley Pottery, which is well worth
a visit. Just past Cheddar Valley is Wainui Llamas BnB.
Ohiwa Macadamias: Treat your taste buds and enjoy a relaxing break from your journey at
our unique family Farm and Orchard Shop, tucked away amongst beautiful native bush, just 2
minutes' drive off Wainui Road on Harrison Rd. See how macadamia nuts grow and try our range
of delicious, spray-free products, all processed and freshly-handcrafted right here. Open 6 days a
week, December - March. EFTPOS available. Ph. 07 312 5137. www.ohiwamacadamias.co.nz
Cheddar Valley Pottery: 1034 Wainui Rd. Domestic and garden ware. Tiles NZ designs.
Working studio. Stuart & Margaret Slade. Open most days. Ph 07-312 4583.
Wainui Llamas BnB: Private Self-Contained 2-Bdrm Guest Wing. Spa Pool. BBQ.
Farm Animals. Free WiFi. www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/11304424 Ph 027 347 3362
The road follows the Nukuhou Stream till it meets SH2 again at the Matekerepu Bridge. 7
The Pacific Coast Highway turns inland at the junction with Harbour Road. This sandspit is the
western arm of the Ohiwa Harbour, there is beach and harbour access, a wharf and boat launching.
This is the base of KG Kayaks see advert previous page.
Back on the Pacific Coast
Highway, 300 metres on the left you
will find the entrance to Tauwhare Pa
Scenic Reserve. Climbing up from
the roadside carpark, visitors are met
with panoramic views of the Ohiwa
Harbour, Ohope Spit, and White
Island on the horizon. A significant
historical site, Tauwhare pā was PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO OPOTIKI
built by Te Hapuoneone, an ancient
tribe from which many of today's iwi
descend. The name Tauwhare implies
'the village suspended in space'. When Tauwhare Pa - Photo NR Hutton
viewed from the bottom of the southern end of the pā, the village gives this impression. Continuing
on, the Ohiwa Harbour and the Oyster Farm come into view. This harbour, apart from its natural
beauty, has great biological significance both for its flora and fauna and is a great source of
kaimoana. Also it has endless potential for recreation.
The road continues to follow
the harbour, on the right you pass
Te Kooti Road named after a well
known historical figure. Further on
is the site of the old Wainui School.
At Burke Road, on the left is the
Saltmarsh Lookout , with a picnic
area and boardwalk, which overlooks
the largest remaining saltmarsh in the
Harbour. Unique displays of the rare
bird life found here form part of this
public area. The Cheddar Valley
Walk also starts here (2km one way
– 4km return – See Walks on Page 37)
The road continues along the
edge of the harbour on the right at
Ohiwa
Harrison Road is the way to Views from the Cheddar Valley Walk - Photo Stuart Slade
Macadamias and a further 200 metres you will come across the old Cheddar Valley Co-op Dairy
Co. building, used for eleven years before amalgamation with Opotiki Co-op. In its heyday it
processed the milk from 300 cows and is now used by Cheddar Valley Pottery, which is well worth
a visit. Just past Cheddar Valley is Wainui Llamas BnB.
Ohiwa Macadamias: Treat your taste buds and enjoy a relaxing break from your journey at
our unique family Farm and Orchard Shop, tucked away amongst beautiful native bush, just 2
minutes' drive off Wainui Road on Harrison Rd. See how macadamia nuts grow and try our range
of delicious, spray-free products, all processed and freshly-handcrafted right here. Open 6 days a
week, December - March. EFTPOS available. Ph. 07 312 5137. www.ohiwamacadamias.co.nz
Cheddar Valley Pottery: 1034 Wainui Rd. Domestic and garden ware. Tiles NZ designs.
Working studio. Stuart & Margaret Slade. Open most days. Ph 07-312 4583.
Wainui Llamas BnB: Private Self-Contained 2-Bdrm Guest Wing. Spa Pool. BBQ.
Farm Animals. Free WiFi. www.airbnb.co.nz/rooms/11304424 Ph 027 347 3362
The road follows the Nukuhou Stream till it meets SH2 again at the Matekerepu Bridge. 7
