Translated as ‘the footprints of Toi the 16 kilometres of walkways on the outskirts of
Whakatane are accessible to most people,regardless of fitness, because they can be walked
in sections or as one round trip. Nga Tapuwae o Toi visits three major scenic reserves and a
historic reserve. The walkway passes through native and exotic forest, and along coastline
and riverbank.In Ngati Awa oral tradition Toi was a great chief,descendant of the legendary
voyager Tiwakawaka and founder of a great tribe. The walkway visits Toi stronghold
Kapu-te-rangi overlooking Whakatane. The walkway crosses Kohi Point Scenic Reserve,
Ohope Beach, travels through the Ohope Scenic Reserve pohutukawa forest, across remnants
of native forest to the regenerating flora of Mokorua Bush Scenic Reserve.

How to get there

The best starting point for the Nga Tapuwae
O Toi Walkway is the Whakatane end of the
Mokorua Gorge, on the Pacific Coast Highway.


Attractions and Facilities

Nga Tapuwae o Toi Walkways

Mokorua Gorge to ToiPa (easy walking, with
steps, 1 hr 45 mins).

ToiPa to Ohope Beach West End (easy walking,
3 hrs).

Ohope Beach West End to Ohope Scenic
Reserve (easy walking, 1 hr).

Fairbrother Loop Walk (easy walking, 1hr).
Ohope Scenic Reserve to Burma Road (easy
walking, 2hrs).

Burma Road to White Horse Junction (steep
sections, 2.5hrs).

White Horse Junction to Mokorua Gorge (steep
sections, 2hrs).


Please Remember

Dogs, horses, vehicles (including bicycles and
motorbikes), fires, removal of plants or animals,
camping or hunting are not permitted in the
reserves.