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Ōpotiki Must-Do's
Ōpotiki Museum
One to rival any big city museum, visitors are left in awe. Housed in a former bus station and superbly curated, there are three floors of artefacts, including everyday implements from days gone by and a comprehensive selection of Māori taonga.
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The Burial Tree
Estimated to be more than 2000 years old and found in Hukutaia Domain, the pūriri tree is hollow and was once used by the Upokorehe iwi to store the bones of the dead. Yes, the tapu has been lifted.
Motu River Jet
Motu River weaves through one of the last significant areas of untracked native bush in the North Island. Access this remote landscape on a jet-boat tour, combining thrills and fun with historic accounts and insight.
Beaches and Bays
Te Kaha has glorious beaches and bays, perfect for swimming, while Whanarau Bay, with its tranquil beaches and rocky outcrops, is considered to be the prettiest bay.
Motu Trails
103km of glorious terrain connecting Matawai to Gisborne. Allow one to three days to cycle this Grade 3 route which is also a Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails’ Great Ride.
Motu Trails © Neil Robert Hutton Photography
