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    East Cape is situated on the most eastern point of New Zealand's North Island.
  • The district is remote and unaffected by commercialisation
  • It's scenery is stunning and untouched
  • Time moves with nature
  • Hicks bay is 6 hours drive from Auckland
  • 7 Hours drive from Wellington: 3 hours from Whakatane - 2 hours from Gisborne
  • State highway 35 is the regions "Pacific Coast Highway"


    The East Cape region provides many attractions and activities:
  • Fishing Charters, inshore and offshore
  • Scenic & Cultural Tours
  • Dolphin watch and Eco-Tours
  • Horse treks, Hunting, Jet boating
  • Accommodation Options include: Mel's Place, Motor Camp, Motel.



    Hicks Bay Beach (above)
  • Open space
  • Excellent fishing
  • Beach walks



    Onepoto and Hicks Bays (above)
  • Operation Base & our home
  • A peaceful secluded bay
  • Safe swimming & Surfing
  • Mel's Place - Accommodation - land point between the two bays





Welcome
"to the Awesome East Cape"


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  • New Zealand's most Eastern Landmark
  • Boasted as the first place in the world to greet the sun
  • The heart of "Ngati Porou", the districts indigenous and tribal people.
  • New Zealand's hidden Jewel
  • Operating base for "East Cape Fishing
  • Charters" and East Cape Scenic and Cultural Tours: (Onepoto Bay)

The morning sun dawns upon Onepoto Bay a secluded, tranquil little bay, nestled in the heart of Hicks Bay on the East Cape. - (from Mel's Place)

  • Onepoto Beach, 2 minutes from the Hick's Bay General Store
  • Hicks Bay and Onepoto Beach are beautiful and quite escapes
  • The hospitality and warmth extended to visitors is part of the Ngati Porou tradition
  • The East Cape Region is very safe for visitors



    East Cape (below)
  • Most Eastern land mark
  • Lighthouse access through private property
  • Lighthouse walk - 370 steps
  • Remote and untouched wilderness
  • Ranfurly Banks is 15 miles out beyond the
  • Island






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