WELCOMING, SAFE & RELAXING
DID YOU KNOW?
Of the 8,230 inhabitants of the Wairoa District approximately 59 % are of Māori descend making it a place where traditions can be experienced in the day to day life.
A CREATIVE MaORI CULTURE
The district of Wairoa( Te Wairoa) is one of life’ s best-kept secrets. The rich indigenous heritage, paired with its natural beauty, makes Te Wairoa a‘ must visit’ in New Zealand. Come visit our new Long River Art Gallery on the bank of the meandering Wairoa River( the full name of the River is‘ Te Wairoa Hōpūpū Hōnengenenge Mātangi Rau’ which means‘ the long, bubbling, swirling, uneven waters’) that provides an opportunity for local artists to showcase their work.
A NATURAL AND AUTHENTIC ENVIRONMENT
While here why not extend your stay and enjoy some of the stunning New Zealand scenery such as:
LAKE WAIKAREMOANA- Home to one of New Zealand’ s nine great walks, waterfalls, a lake on an island in a lake and wildlife. Spend a day or a week: There is so much to explore!
MoRERE HOTSPRINGS- Enjoy a soak in hundreds of years old mineral water or go for a walk in the jungle like bush.
MaHIA PENINSULA- The beaches are breathtakingly beautiful with famous surf and fishing locations. This is a popular spot with the locals to relax.
WHAKAMAHIA BEACH- A fantastic beach for fishing showcasing the rugged beauty of Wairoa.
Whakamahia Beach