The Morere Scenic Reserve -
This is directly opposite the our Hawke's Bay campgrounds. The Morere Scenic Reserve has a notable area of rain forest with nikau palms, tawa, kohekohe, pukatea, rimu, totara, miro and matai, with patches of native beech. There is also a mass of ferns, small trees, orchids, etc. Visitors interested in wildlife and nature can choose from various walking tracks in the area, ranging from easy 20-minute walks, to two or three hour hikes.

The Cemetery Track – a short marked track leading from the cemetery on Tunanui Road, up to the Ridge Track. 10 minutes.

The Ridge Track – more demanding trail which leads between to Nikau Loop Track and the Mangakawa Track. It climbs through tall forest to a ridge covered in black beech, lancewood and mingimingi with clearings offering pleasant views over the forest and farmland hills beyond. Allow two hours.

The Nikau Loop Track – easy walk through varied lowland forest. Suitable for family groups and usable in all but the worst weather. Mostly flat walking with some gentle inclines. Emerges on Mangakawa Track. Allow 20 minutes.

The Mangakawa Track – challenging hike, suitable for fit walkers. The track follows the Mangakawa Stream with views of waterfalls and small gorges, and leads back to the Nikau Loop track. Allow two and a half hours.

The Mahia Peninsula Region – and surrounding area offers a variety of scenic attractions and things to do—Just 20 minutes away.

Mangaone Caves Scenic Reserve – just four kilometres from us. The public track to the limestone cave follows a poled route over farmland. Once past the first steep section, magnificent views of the coast can be seen.

At the caves, wooden steps lead into the main cavern. Two passages, approximately three metres above the floor of the main cavern, are reached by ladders. Access to the passages is tight and care must be taken. An excellent first-time caving experience. Don’t forget a torch. Allow 30 minutes to visit the caves.

Te Reinga Falls Scenic Reserve – 35 kilometres inland from the town of Wairoa, just off SH 36. A few minutes walk from the carpark and picnic area brings you to the lookout to view the spectacular 35 metre falls of the Wairoa River.

Whakamahi Lagoon Wildlife Management Reserve – located on the southern side of the Wairoa River mouth. This coastal lagoon, once protected with a dam wall that has since been washed away, is now exposed to the ebb and flow of the tides. A variety of wetland bird species are protected here, and the reserve offers excellent bird watching opportunities.

Mahia Peninsula – a surfing mecca situated on the sunny East Coast of the North Island, New Zealand, and includes some of the best waves and surf locations in the country. Mahia has an excellent reputation for delivering reliable, consistent and high-quality surf in almost any weather condition.