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Otarawairere Bay. A truely wonderful place in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

The Short walk to Otarawairere Bay is one of the most enjoyed family recreation activities in Ohope.

The walk is part of the Kohi Point walkway, which is part of the network of walks forming the Nga Tapuwai o Toi or Footsteps of Toi loop walkway. Otarawairere is 20 minutes walk up over the headland from west end Ohope. People of any fitness can enjoy this walk. Carry on the walk and it will take you over the Kohi Point and down into the CBD of Whakatane (about 2 hours)

Otarawairere Bay takes on a wonderful atmosphere of seclution, which is unsual considering its proximity to Ohope and Whakatane.The Beaches are private, especially in the winter off-season, and divers, bathers and beachcombers enjoy the sheltered waters, rock pools and admiring the many shells.

Our local Whakatane Bird rescue lady Rosemary Tully lives in the settlement that is Otarawairere above the Bay. There is access to the coast from there as well. Rosemary has some notes on this website on Bird Watching at Otarawairere.

You can easily enjoy a day out with the family at Otarawairere and we are confident you will respect the wildlife and the current shellfish and fishing restrictions. Make sure you take your litter away with you too! If you wish to advertise on this website then please contact the Webmaster.

More Photographs of Otarawairere can be found in our Photography Galleries.

 

 

Related links: Kohi Point Walkway | Kohi Point Vistas | Birdwatching