Attractions

The surf lifesaving club is located here and provides a ‘swim between the flags’ service in summer. It’s an ideal place for picnics, with electric barbecues and tables placed for both sun and shade. The shade is provided by magnificent pohutukawa trees. The reserve also has good playground facilities and parking.

KG Kayaks offers year-round kayaking adventures in the Ohope / Whakatane area for all levels of ability. If lonely islands, secluded beaches and escaping the crowd are for you, then KG Kayaks can take you there. This great Ohope activity provides a range of options for independent paddlers, family groups, businesses or schools. As a small, family-run business, KG Kayaks aims to provide a professional, but informal level of service. They operate from a number of locations in the eastern Bay of Plenty and will do their very best to accommodate your every wish.

Friendly local surfers and instructors - fully qualified in surfing, coaching, first aid, safety and surf awareness.

Lessons take place at beautiful West End, Ohope Beach, one of NZ's safest surf beaches.

Everything is supplied - soft top surfboards, wetsuits, rash vests, sunscreen.

Ph: 07 312 49009

Mpb: 021 149 1972

beaver@e3.net.nz

The Ohope Scenic Reserve includes one of the country's largest remaining coastal pohutukawa forests and has outstanding scenic and conservation values. During the summer flowering season, the reserve is ablaze with brilliant crimson flowers and the walk is a very special experience. Further inland the bush changes from typical coastal forest of pohutukawa, kohe,kohe, karaka, titoki, ngaio and akeake to other native trees such as rewarewa, tawa and kanuka. This walkway includes walks through wetlands and is also well known for it's native birds which include tui, bellbirds, fantails and kiwi.

4 ARTSAKE GALLERY - OHOPE

23 POHUTUKAWA AVE OHOPE BEACH, PHONE: 07-312 4223

4 Artsake gallery is in sunny Ohope, right on the beach. It is only one hour drive from Rotorua or Tauranga.

The gallery has a wide selection of fine art, contempory and mixed media artwork. We have a selection of beautiful New Zealand made products, including pottery, jewellery, wood.
We are one of the few places to have the New Zealand designed Lenne By Design jewellery. A limited edition of beautiful Stertling and semi precious gems jewellery which is very sought after.
We are committed to supporting New Zealand artists and to finding new and exciting art. We have committed to having a wall with a new artist to the gallery each month.

We have a busy summer with activities happening outside in the lovely garden, including various artists painting outside, high teas, cooking classes, kids activities and ,more. It is well worth a trip.

Artists we have:
Wayne Vickers, Maree White, Tamzin Blair, Lyn Brown, Mark Dimmock, Joe kemp, Jamie Boynton, Fiona Kerr-Gedson, Mischelle O’Donnell, Sylvia Davidson, Chas Foxall, Jo Wilson, Jimmy James Kouratoras, James Atutahi, Lis Enyon, Sabine Poppe, Dave Roy and Talulah Belle and adding to this list all the time

Trips are all inclusive, transport,great meals, wine, accommodation, hiking equipment. Just bring your boots and enjoy!

Call free: 0800 WALK NZ

info@walkinglegends.com

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Comprising about 325 hectares of regenerating native bush, this reserve offers a well-established walkway, the Whakatane Birdwalk. In 2009, the first kiwi were released into Mokoroa Bush Scenic Reserve. They have joined other birds that have wandered into the reserve from the nearby Ohope Scenic Reserve. The best time to hear kiwi calling is in the first two hours after sunset.

Known to the locals as ‘The Bird Walk’, this portion of the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi track offers a number of views over Whakatāne and the surrounding area. Dogs are not permitted on the track so as to protect the wildlife, including kiwi.

This reserve adjoins the Kaputerangi Historic Reserve and comprises 154 hectares of native bush extending from the ridge above the Whakatane Heads, across the valley to Otarawairere, and along the coast to the west end of Ohope Beach. A major walking track, Ng Tapuwae o Toi, leads from Whakatane to Otarawairere Bay and West End.

Keep driving east along Harbour Road, and you will end up at this spacious harbour-side reserve. The reserve has the main boat ramp for Ohiwa Harbour and can be a busy place in the summer. The water ski area is west of the boat ramp. Surfcasting into the main harbour channel is popular and can be productive. Walking access is provided to the harbour entrance. Swimming near the car park is popular, but be aware that strong currents nearer to the harbour entrance make swimming and kayaking more hazardous as you approach this area. 

Rated in the top 20 courses in New Zealand

NZ Sunniest course!

- Challenging 18 hole course yet suitable for all golfing abilities

- Visiting green fee players encouraged.

- Reasonable green fee rates

- Pro Shop, Cafe and bar open daily

- Equipment hire facilities

- Electric cars

Phone: 07 312 4486

www.ohopegolf.co.nz