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KILOMETRES FROM OPOTIKI KILOMETRES FROM WHAKATANE
12km Waiotahe River & Ohiwa Beach (Bryans Beach) 38km
At the Waiotahe River Bridge, turn left. At the
first intersection, turn left to go to the harbour
via the Ohiwa Harbour Scenic Detour (see
pg 8) which takes you up over the hill. Take
the right fork alongside the river, this non-exit
road leads to the beautifully pohutukawa-
lined sandy Ohiwa (or Bryan's) Beach,
where you will find Dene’s Beachside. This
secluded spot offers surfcasting, picnicking
and safe swimming with plenty of shade.
Dene’s Beachside: Exclusive self
catering unit. Ph 07-315 4085. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO OPOTIKI
Specialty homebaking/coffee provided.
www.denesaccommodation.com
View from Dene’s Beachside
Continuing east along the Pacific Coast
Highway (SH2) you will pass the Pipi Beds, there is a rest area on the left with toilets, safe swimming and
at low tide you can see the locals gathering Pipi’s (shellfish). Next is the beautiful spectacle of Waiotahe
Beach, with East Cape as a backdrop.
4km Waiotahe Beach 46km
This stretch of road when the Pohutukawa trees are in bloom is a magnificent sight. Waiotahe
Beach provides good fishing, surfing and swimming and is probably Opotiki's most popular beach
as there is adequate parking and picnic areas, with plenty of shade.
At the eastern end of the beach you will encounter two magnificently carved poles - Te ara Ki Te
Tairawhiti - "The pathway to the sunrise" (See photo page 15), designed by Graham Hayward and
created by Opotiki’s master carver, Heke Collier, they depict the arrival of the Maori people to Opotiki,
with the European Soldier and the Maori Wahine (woman) portraying the togetherness of the races.
Near the poles is the entrance to the Opotiki Surf Lifesaving Club & public toilets. As you continue
around the corner and start heading inland, you will see on your left the new subdivision of Waiotahi
Drifts where you will find The Drifts B&B.
The Drifts B&B: Motel style accommodation with private deck. Just 2 min walk to the beach.
2 double bedrooms. 29 Arakotipu Boulevard. Ph 022 649 8612. See advert below.
Motel style B&B including
continental breakfast with two
double bedrooms & private deck.
Just 2mins walk to the beach
Opotiki 29 Arakotipu Blvd, Waiotahi Drifts, Opotiki find us on
P: 022 649 8612 E: thedriftsbnbopotiki@gmail.com
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Continuing on the main road it is a short run through the Kukumoa cutting to view Opotiki over the
Waioeka River. On the right is Bairds Road, where you will find Kukumoa Lodge.
Kukumoa Lodge: Boutique accommodation, pool, games room, spa and long line.
Ph. 07-315 8545 Email kukumoalodge@xtra.co.nz Web: www.kukumoalodge.co.nz
Continuing on the Pacific Coast Highway you will see the Opotiki Golf Course on the right – if you
are keen for a round – take a right before the bridge and right again into Hukutaia Road, first right is
Fromow Road where you will find the Opotiki Golf Club house.
Opotiki Golf Club: Picturesque 18 hole course. Town & Sea Views.
Visitors Welcome. Club Facilities for Hire. Ph 07-315 7415. See Pg 36 for more info.
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12km Waiotahe River & Ohiwa Beach (Bryans Beach) 38km
At the Waiotahe River Bridge, turn left. At the
first intersection, turn left to go to the harbour
via the Ohiwa Harbour Scenic Detour (see
pg 8) which takes you up over the hill. Take
the right fork alongside the river, this non-exit
road leads to the beautifully pohutukawa-
lined sandy Ohiwa (or Bryan's) Beach,
where you will find Dene’s Beachside. This
secluded spot offers surfcasting, picnicking
and safe swimming with plenty of shade.
Dene’s Beachside: Exclusive self
catering unit. Ph 07-315 4085. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO OPOTIKI
Specialty homebaking/coffee provided.
www.denesaccommodation.com
View from Dene’s Beachside
Continuing east along the Pacific Coast
Highway (SH2) you will pass the Pipi Beds, there is a rest area on the left with toilets, safe swimming and
at low tide you can see the locals gathering Pipi’s (shellfish). Next is the beautiful spectacle of Waiotahe
Beach, with East Cape as a backdrop.
4km Waiotahe Beach 46km
This stretch of road when the Pohutukawa trees are in bloom is a magnificent sight. Waiotahe
Beach provides good fishing, surfing and swimming and is probably Opotiki's most popular beach
as there is adequate parking and picnic areas, with plenty of shade.
At the eastern end of the beach you will encounter two magnificently carved poles - Te ara Ki Te
Tairawhiti - "The pathway to the sunrise" (See photo page 15), designed by Graham Hayward and
created by Opotiki’s master carver, Heke Collier, they depict the arrival of the Maori people to Opotiki,
with the European Soldier and the Maori Wahine (woman) portraying the togetherness of the races.
Near the poles is the entrance to the Opotiki Surf Lifesaving Club & public toilets. As you continue
around the corner and start heading inland, you will see on your left the new subdivision of Waiotahi
Drifts where you will find The Drifts B&B.
The Drifts B&B: Motel style accommodation with private deck. Just 2 min walk to the beach.
2 double bedrooms. 29 Arakotipu Boulevard. Ph 022 649 8612. See advert below.
Motel style B&B including
continental breakfast with two
double bedrooms & private deck.
Just 2mins walk to the beach
Opotiki 29 Arakotipu Blvd, Waiotahi Drifts, Opotiki find us on
P: 022 649 8612 E: thedriftsbnbopotiki@gmail.com
Continuing on the main road it is a short run through the Kukumoa cutting to view Opotiki over the
Waioeka River. On the right is Bairds Road, where you will find Kukumoa Lodge.
Kukumoa Lodge: Boutique accommodation, pool, games room, spa and long line.
Ph. 07-315 8545 Email kukumoalodge@xtra.co.nz Web: www.kukumoalodge.co.nz
Continuing on the Pacific Coast Highway you will see the Opotiki Golf Course on the right – if you
are keen for a round – take a right before the bridge and right again into Hukutaia Road, first right is
Fromow Road where you will find the Opotiki Golf Club house.
Opotiki Golf Club: Picturesque 18 hole course. Town & Sea Views.
Visitors Welcome. Club Facilities for Hire. Ph 07-315 7415. See Pg 36 for more info.
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