Porangahau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Picture tells it all, well except for the silky smooth sand. This photo was taken in the peak of summer holidays (3 Jan 2015). On the coast road between Waipukurau and Masterton. Beautiful sandy beach made for sand castles, fishing, walking, blow carts, etc including annual Easter races and the odd Polo game.
Picture tells it all, well except for the silky smooth sand. This photo was taken in the peak of summer holidays (3 Jan 2015). On the coast road between Waipukurau and Masterton. Beautiful sandy beach made for sand castles, fishing, walking, blow carts, etc including annual Easter races and the odd Polo game.
Longest place name. South of Waipukurau. Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu", which translates into English as "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as 'landeater’, played his flute to his loved one." Locals simply call it Taumata Hill. Tamatea was a famous chief and warrior. One day, while travelling through the back of Porangahau, he encountered another tribe and had to fight them to get past. During the fight his brother was killed. Tamatea was so grieved over the loss of his brother that he stayed at the battle site for some days. Each morning he would sit on the hill and play a lament on what is called the koauau or Maori flute.

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Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Pōrangahau Hawke's Bay
The price is AU$144 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$144
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf cabin in Porangahau. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
There was a few hiccups but all in all our stay was comfortable and the peace and quiet was worth the stay

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!
'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

Whangaehu Beach Porangahau
Stay at this beach holiday home in Porangahau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attraction Whangaehu Beach is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Such a beautiful spot. Absolutely loved it. Was perfect for all ages. Safe swimming spot for our 4 year old. There was always something to do. Will definitely go again!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views
Whare Puna @ Piri's Pa

Whare Puna @ Piri's Pa

Pōrangahau Hawke's Bay
The price is AU$155 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$155
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Porangahau. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
Whare Puna @ Piri's Pa
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Pōrangahau Hawke's Bay
Stay at this golf cabin in Porangahau. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
There was a few hiccups but all in all our stay was comfortable and the peace and quiet was worth the stay

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!
'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

Whangaehu Beach Porangahau
Stay at this beach holiday home in Porangahau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attraction Whangaehu Beach is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Such a beautiful spot. Absolutely loved it. Was perfect for all ages. Safe swimming spot for our 4 year old. There was always something to do. Will definitely go again!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views
Whare Puna @ Piri's Pa

Whare Puna @ Piri's Pa

Pōrangahau Hawke's Bay
Stay at this cabin in Porangahau. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
Whare Puna @ Piri's Pa
See all properties in Porangahau
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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