The Hidden Gems of Taurahere Tangata

The Whirinaki Rainforest - a majestic, ancient and spiritual realm. Join us for a guided walking journey into the heart of this vast, Jurassic, podocarp rain forest. 

The western end of Ōhope Beach - commonly just called West End - is the most popular part of the beach.

This mural is a collaboration with Ushy Ushy from the Cook Islands and is about the migration of the waka from the Cook Islands to the Bay of Plenty, and keeping the connection alive between all of us. 

An Ōhope Beach home-based photographic and art gallery featuring landscapes and native birds including local scenes.

Te Toka o Irakewa is one of three landmarks that Toroa was told to look for by his father Irakewa when the Mataatua canoe journeyed to Kakahoroa. 

Muriwai is a loved and honoured ancestress of the Mataatua tribes whose mana has endured down the centuries.

Experience What We Live For!  Whirinaki forest holidays are our passion.

Your fishing success is assured with Lindsay who has been fishing and hunting for more than 45 years.