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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 built by Te Hapuoneone, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO OPOTIKI
an ancient tribe from which Tauwhare Pa - Photo NR Hutton
many of today's iwi descend. The name Tauwhare implies 'the village suspended in space'. When
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.
Find our macadamia orchard & shop
on Harrison Road, 2 mins off Wainui Road.
‘Tucked away amongst beautiful native bush’
• Natural, Roasted, & Honey Roasted nuts
• Nut spread & Dukkah
• Nut brittle & Chocolate
• Macadamia & Honey ice-cream
Ph. 07-312 5137 or check us out on Facebook.
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 39)
The road continues along the edge of the
harbour on the right at Harrison Road is the
way to Ohiwa Macadamias and a further 200 Views from the Cheddar Valley Walk
- Photo Stuart Slade
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.
Ohiwa Macadamias: Treat your taste buds and enjoy a break. See how macadamia nuts
grow & try our range of delicious spray-free products. Ph 07-312 5137. See ad above.
Cheddar Valley Pottery: 1034 Wainui Rd. Domestic and garden ware. Tiles. NZ designs.
Working studio. EFTPOS. Stuart & Margaret Slade. Open most days. Ph 07-312 4583.
The road follows the Nukuhou Stream till it meets SH2 again at the Matekerepu Bridge. 7
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 built by Te Hapuoneone, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO OPOTIKI
an ancient tribe from which Tauwhare Pa - Photo NR Hutton
many of today's iwi descend. The name Tauwhare implies 'the village suspended in space'. When
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.
Find our macadamia orchard & shop
on Harrison Road, 2 mins off Wainui Road.
‘Tucked away amongst beautiful native bush’
• Natural, Roasted, & Honey Roasted nuts
• Nut spread & Dukkah
• Nut brittle & Chocolate
• Macadamia & Honey ice-cream
Ph. 07-312 5137 or check us out on Facebook.
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 39)
The road continues along the edge of the
harbour on the right at Harrison Road is the
way to Ohiwa Macadamias and a further 200 Views from the Cheddar Valley Walk
- Photo Stuart Slade
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.
Ohiwa Macadamias: Treat your taste buds and enjoy a break. See how macadamia nuts
grow & try our range of delicious spray-free products. Ph 07-312 5137. See ad above.
Cheddar Valley Pottery: 1034 Wainui Rd. Domestic and garden ware. Tiles. NZ designs.
Working studio. EFTPOS. Stuart & Margaret Slade. Open most days. Ph 07-312 4583.
The road follows the Nukuhou Stream till it meets SH2 again at the Matekerepu Bridge. 7
