What to do in East Coast

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Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive.
Even in winter, this is a beautiful spot. The road down to the beach is an amazing drive.
Camp spot on the beach in The east cape
Skate park with a view
Never ending #blue of the summer.

East Coast Tourist Attractions & Activities

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What to do in East Coast


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Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.

Whakatāne Town

While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.

Whakatāne Town
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Waiotahi

When in Waiotahi, you can plan a visit to Ohope Beach and Opotiki Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Waiotahi
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Maraetotara

If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Maraetotara
Wainui Beach with great view of nearby mountain ridges in Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, Shutterstock ID 1311858068, Purchase Order: SP-1822 ANZ-18120 Wotif Search Engine - Destination Imagery, Or

Wainui

Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Wainui
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Camping on the east coast in Gisborne; highlight of our trip.

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

Gisborne Central
The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka

Coastlands

While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

Coastlands

 

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