Bridal Veil Falls
You’ll pass the turn off to the falls on your way into town. For many visitors it is the first thing they see or a lasting memory. From the Studios the Falls are about a 15 min drive. The road is narrow a windy! A few minutes further on is the carpark at the bottom […]
Climb Mt Karioi
Our iconic mountain is an enjoyable afternoon walk for anyone of good fitness. The easier approach is from the Ruapuke side of the mountain. The Te Toto approach is quite a bit more challenging. The views from the top are impressive, on a clear day you can see Mt Taranaki and of course most of […]
Explore Whale Bay
Whale Bay is a short drive from town past the main swimming beach and Manu Bay. We love Whale Bay at Low Tide because we can get out among the rock pools and discover the treasures otherwise hidden. The lower the tide the better your opportunity to discover the pink volcanic rock, sea life like […]