How to find us    State Highway 35 sign

The following directions provide an easy-to-follow guide on how to reach “Whanarua Bay Cottages” via State Highway 35.

Directions from Opotiki (88Km) – Take SH35 for about 55 minutes. Once you see the green “Whanarua Bay” sign on your left hand side, carry on down the road for another 100 meters, going pass the Macadamia Orchard on the right. Take the next road on your right, which goes up hill for about 20m. Turn left at the T junction and the “Bach” is at 8486, “Tree House” is at 8488 and the “Cottage” is at 8492.

Directions from Gisborne (246Km) – Take SH35 for about 2hrs 45mins. Once you reach Whanarua bay, look out for our  “Whanarua Bay Cottages” sign along the main straight. The cottages are access through a small lane at the rear of the properties. Once you see our sign continue driving on for another 50m. Take the next road on your left, which goes up hill for about 20m. Turn left at the T junction and the “Bach”  is at 8486, “Tree House” is at 8488 and the “Cottage” is at 8492.

It’s recommended you full your car up at Opotiki on the way through. There’s also a NewWorld supermarket at Opotiki for any groceries you might need. Both Te kaha and Waihau have stores and there is a gas station at Waihau bay but they will be a little more expensive.