Public Art Trail

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

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.

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

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. 

A great spot for safe paddling, whether that's aboard plastic sit-ons, sea kayaks, multisport racers or tractor tyres.

This easy loop track follows the Whirinaki River through superb podocarp forest with many excellent vantage points of the river.

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

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.