Learn about Lake Waikaremoana, in Te Urewera National Park, Anaaura Bay Scenic Reserve, Whirinaki Forest Park and other significant places to visit in the East Coast region.
From the northern part of Te Urewera National Park, to the rugged Raukumara Range and the stunning coastline of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, the East Cape region is a great place for a variety of recreational activities.
From Cape Runaway in the north down to the Waikare River in the south, the Gisborne region offers a number of wilderness and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
Remote, rugged, immense, the Te Urewera region covers the southern part of Te Urewera National Park, including Lake Waikaremoana.
An A-Z listing of East Coast places to visit.
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The Bay of Plenty is a region with an abundance of sunshine, golden sandy beaches and unspoilt bush. Places to visit include Lake Tarawera, Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, Karangahake Gorge and Tuhua (Mayor Island) Marine Reserve.
From forest parks to scenic reserves, alpine areas to protected coasts, there are hundreds of special conservation places.
Explore places in the Hawke's Bay region including the world-famous Cape Kidnappers Gannet Reserve, Te Angiangi Marine Reserve, Boundary Stream Mainland Island and Kaweka Forest Park.
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New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
East Coast/Hawke's Bay regional information
Stop the spread of didymo Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Follow the Outdoor Safety Code: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone 3. Be aware of the weather 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies
