Kaputerangi (Toi's Pā)

Kaputerangi pā above Whakatāne was the home of Toitehuatahi, recognised as the principal ancestor of Ngāti Awa.

Kaputerangi or Toi's Pā is of major historical significance and is part of the Kohi Point Scenic Reserve.

From this point, you can look out over Mt Tarawera, Putauaki, Moutohora and Whakaari/White Island.

Contact Details

Kohi Point Lookout Road
Off Otarawairere Road
Whakatāne
New Zealand

More things to do

Club Talk Charters

Fishing out of Whakatāne to White Island, down to Waihau Bay and the Ranfurly Bank, we offer all different styles of fishing targeting everything from trout to marlin.

Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters

Join us for dolphin and seal swimming encounters with frequent penguin, sea bird and occasional whale sightings.

Awakeri Rail Adventures

Travel along a piece of New Zealand's rich rail history and experience the natural beauty and adventure from the comfort of a self-driven rail-cart

West End Beach

The western end of Ōhope Beach - commonly just called West End - is the most popular part of the beach.

i-SITE with river site in the background

Otuawhaki

Otuawhaki has great importance for Ngāti Awa as a fishing ground and place of learning.

Wharfside

eBikes, eScooters, SUP (Stand-up paddleboards) and yummy coffee are on the menu at Wharfside Ōhope.

Lion in the Meadow

This sculpture, commissioned by the Molly Morpeth Canaday Trust and crafted by Jonathon Campbell in 2007, honors the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.