Mokau

The west coast town of Mokau offers some of the best activities for water babies. Those that indulge in surfing, fishing, and beach bumming will find a home in the fishing village. Surfers looking for good waves can’t go wrong with visiting the black sands of Rapanui and Mokau beaches, and for fishing, the Awakino River offers some of the best trout to catch. Be sure to visit Tainui Museum. It educates visitors on the history of the Maori settlements that once called the Mokau Rivermouth their home and also the early Europeans that migrated in 1840. Maniora Marae is also a great historic spot due to its beautiful woodcarvings and waka canoe. You’ll get a taste of nature and history in this quaint town of Mokau, so be sure to visit.