Waiotahi Beach is perfectly located for a holiday! It is remote enough that oftentimes it is possible to have the beach entirely to yourself to enjoy the sand, surf, views over White & Whale Island, and stunning sunsets. If you prefer a more active holiday there is an abundance of cafes/restaurants, leisure and adventure activites, sightseeing and daytrip options easily accessible - some of which are listed below.

• Waiotahi Beach is one of the safest beaches in the region. Patrolled by the local surf club during the summer the gentle beach is great for swimming, body surfing and surfing when conditions are right.
• Kayaking - and Whitewater kayaking is popular on the Motu and Waioeka rivers. Sea kayaking is also a fun way of getting your long line out to sea. Sea kayaks and lifejackets are provided at the house.
• Fishing - Surfcasting directly off Waiotahi beach yields snapper all year round. For game fisherman the waters off Waiotahi and around White Island are regarded as the best Tuna fishing grounds in New Zealand. The back country rivers in the area also offer exceptional trout fishing. Local guides and charter boats are the best way to find your own favourite spot. www.fishing-charter.co.nz or http://www.fishing.net.nz/index.cfm
• White Island (by boat via Whakatane or by helicopter direct from Waiotahi for some real excitement) www.vulcanheli.co.nz
• Hunting - The Urewera’s and Raukumara’s hold large populations of Red Deer, Wild Boar and goats. Once again local guides are the best way to discover this country.
• Whitewater Rafting - on the mighty Motu River is legendary. Options range from 5 day guided trips to day trips depending on your appetite for adrenaline. Family groups find the Waioeka River more appealing for fun packed 3 hour trips.
• Experience the magnificent Motu River (jetboating, canoeing, and rafting options are available
  • http://www.motujet.co.nz/
  • http://www.raftingnz.co.nz/motu.html#
  • http://www.nzholidays.co.nz/wildrafting.php
  • http://www.kaitunacascades.co.nz/motu.htm
• Bush Walking - numerous trails wind their way through the Urewera and Raukumara mountain ranges that border Opotiki.
• Mountain biking - the Opotiki region has some of the best mountain biking in New Zealand. The quiet country roads that lead into the hills are perfect for cruising while bush tracks and coastal routes provide thrill seekers with danger and speed.
• Horse Riding - beach and bush riding are popular in the Opotiki region, which also happens to be the Rodeo capital of New Zealand
• Visit the Whakatane and Eastern Bay of Plenty/East Cape visitor information centre to see more of the wide range of activites that the East Cape region offers.
  Whakatane:- http://www.whakatane.com/visitor_info.html
  Gisborne:- http://www.gisbornenz.com/
  Opotiki:- http://www.gisbornenz.com/i-site_portals/opotiki/index.htm
• Enjoy a round of golf at Opotiki Golf Course www.opotiki.com/golf