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Waipukurau Must-Do's
The Tukituki Trails
A gentle 12km limestone pathway with a Grade 2 mountain bike trail running parallel. Stretching out in both directions from Russell Park, the trails follows the Tukituki River.
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Ongaonga Historic Village
For those who like to step into history, this rural village has lots of historic buildings and a museum.
Central Hawke’s Bay Settlers Museum
The jewel in Waipawa’s crown, the museum has a wide variety of artefacts from the past, with many items carefully restored. For $8 adult entry ($2 for children) you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Sunrise Hut
Straddling the crown of the Ruahine Range in Ruahine Forest Park, it’s an easy one to three-hour hike to reach this 20-bunk hut. As the name suggests, it’s one of the best places to catch the first rays of a new day. And for $15 per night for adults, it’s a five-star experience for minimal dollars.
Junction Wines
One for the wine and rugby lovers. This small boutique vineyard is run by former All Black John Ashworth. With a distinct rugby theme and collection of award-winning aromatic wines,combine your wine tasting withen rapturing All Blacks’ stories.
Central Hawke’s Bay Museum, Waipawa © Hawke’s Bay Tourism
A’Deanes Bush
An easy 1km loop, this 38.5ha reserve is saturated in matai and kahikatea trees. Peek inside weta boxes and, come dusk, long tailed bats come out to feed.
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve
Between Aramoana and Blackhead beaches, this stretch of ocean is protected and ideal for snorkelling and diving. At low tide, a rock platform is exposed where you can explore thriving rock pools. Forty minutes east of Waipukurau.
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve © Hawke’s Bay Tourism
Ngā Arā Tipuna
Better understand pre-European Māori life in the district with this new culturally significant trail. Focusing on eight important historical pā sites in Tamatea, each plot details ancestral history via installations, displays, carvings and digital storytelling.
Historic Homesteads
There are several historic homesteads in central Hawke’s Bay creaking with stories. Ashcott, Ōruawharo, Wallingford, Gwavas and Woburn Homestead are all worth discovering. All between five and 25 minutes of Waipukurau.
Te Paerahi Beach
Golden sand stretches for miles, providing the ideal terrain for surf casting, kite flying, swimming, fishing and diving.
