In the grounds of the local school stands Te Waha o Rerekohu, one of the largest pōhutukawa trees (Metrosideros excelsa) in New Zealand.
A 22km, mostly unsealed, no-exit road from Te Araroa takes you to the most Easterly point on mainland New Zealand. The historic East Cape lighthouse stands 154 metres above sea level and is accessed by a walking track of some 700 steps - worth it for the views at the top.Read more