Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The entranceway to Ōhope Scenic Reserve features a traditional carved entranceway. The reserve itself is home to a large number of kiwi re-introduced by the Whakatāne Kiwi Project, a partnership between Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Department of Conservation, Whakatāne Kiwi Trust and Whakatāne District Council in conjunction with Te Runanga o Ngāti Awa.

Located at the corner of Pohutukawa Avenue and Ōhope Road.

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Rangitāiki River from Lake Aniwaniwa

A downstream run on the Rangitāiki River from the power station at the base of Lake Aniwaniwa towards Lake Matahina.

Fairbrother Loop Walk

The Fairbrother Loop Walk is the first portion of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve.

Latham's Hill Track

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

Ōhope Harbourside Trail

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.

Burma Road

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.