Public Art Trail

If you're keen for a simple family spin, go to Maraetotara in Ōhope. Ride up the unsealed Maraetotara Road into the bush-edged Burma Rd to the main Ōhope-Whakatāne highway.

Perfect for a family ride or walk on a flat, paved shared-use path that follows the riverbank.

Twist down a bush-clad valley south of Ōpōtiki. The river’s a treasure, with plenty of fun grade 1 and 2 paddling and awesome wilderness scenery.

Paddle out through the waves to Ōtarawairere Beach, a stunning spot, with craggy rocky outcrops pushing out into the sea.

Ready for whitewater fun? If you’ve got play boats, slalom kayaks, or maybe a couple of old car inner tubes, you’ll have a great time in Kawerau.

This path for cyclists and walkers alike is a gentle amble for all ages and abilities along the shoreline of one of NZ’s most unspoiled estuaries, Ōhiwa Harbour. 

Walk over rolling farmland which leads up to native bush and a trig station. There you can enjoy superb views over the Rangitāiki Plains.

This portion of Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Trail offers a number of views over Whakatāne and the surrounding area.