Orokawa Bay

orokawa bay scenic reserve

A walk to Orokawa Bay is a treat in store with spectacular views en-route of the Pacific Ocean and Waihi Beach. This bay has to be one of the finest scenic jewels in the Bay of Plenty area, with its beautiful pohutukawa trees leaning right over the beach of sparkling white sand.

Orokawa Bay offers great fishing, picnicking, bush walking and surfing opportunities. Orokawa Bay and domain is designated scenic reserve and comprises 145 hectares of native bush, including kauri. Access to Orokawa Bay is by an easy and very popular track at the northern end of Waihi Beach, past Oukori Bay then down to Orokawa Bay. Walkers should allow 45 minutes to reach this secluded beach.