otarawairere beach
Beaches
A classic New Zealand East Coast beach in a secluded bay
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incredible rocky shore & native bush
Otarawairere is the hidden jewel of the Whakatāne-Ōhope area. This secluded beach is accessible only on foot or by kayak. The beach featured in the first Hollywood Studio Feature Film (1954)to shoot in New Zealand ”The Seekers”.
Access – Walk in either from Westend Ohope or Otarawairere Rd so be prepared to carry in your equipment.
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Whakātane District Council
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location & distance
One of the great things about filming in the Bay of Plenty is the close proximity to New Zealand cities and rural townships. Even when you are enjoying our spectacular rural filming locations you still have access to major infrastructure and amenities nearby.
Auckland CBD
300 Kilometres | 4 Hours
Tauranga CBD
91 Kilometres | 1 Hour, 23 Minutes
Rotorua CBD
91 Kilometres | 1 Hour, 23 Minutes
Whakatane CBD
6 Kilometres | 7 Minutes
Taupo CBD
174 Kilometres | 2 Hours, 8 Minutes