Porangahau

Travel Guide

Picture tells it all, well except for the silky smooth sand. This photo was taken in the peak of summer holidays (3 Jan 2015). On the coast road between Waipukurau and Masterton. Beautiful sandy beach made for sand castles, fishing, walking, blow carts, etc including annual Easter races and the odd Polo game.
Picture tells it all, well except for the silky smooth sand. This photo was taken in the peak of summer holidays (3 Jan 2015). On the coast road between Waipukurau and Masterton. Beautiful sandy beach made for sand castles, fishing, walking, blow carts, etc including annual Easter races and the odd Polo game.
Longest place name. South of Waipukurau. Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu", which translates into English as "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as 'landeater’, played his flute to his loved one." Locals simply call it Taumata Hill. Tamatea was a famous chief and warrior. One day, while travelling through the back of Porangahau, he encountered another tribe and had to fight them to get past. During the fight his brother was killed. Tamatea was so grieved over the loss of his brother that he stayed at the battle site for some days. Each morning he would sit on the hill and play a lament on what is called the koauau or Maori flute.
Thornton Lodge Motel

Thornton Lodge Motel

4 out of 5
2307 State Highway 2 (Takapau Road) Waipukurau
The price is NT$2,289 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
NT$2,289
NT$2,633 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waipukurau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Waipawa Golf Course and Central Hawkes Bay Settlers ...
9/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2025/12/28

Thornton Lodge Motel
Tuki Tuki Motel

Tuki Tuki Motel

3.5 out of 5
10 Herbert Street Waipukurau
The price is NT$2,327 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
NT$2,327
NT$2,676 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Waipukurau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipawa Golf Course ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
Room clean every day

Reviewed on 2025/11/25

Tuki Tuki Motel
Gateway Motor Lodge

Gateway Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
14 Stanley Street (State Highway 2) Dannevirke
The price is NT$2,602 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
NT$2,602
NT$2,992 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Dannevirke. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions International Police Museum and Fantasy Cave ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (177 reviews)
Was very nice stay very quiet, tidy and warm. Bit noisey due to being next to state highway but not too much of a bother. Was a lovely stay.

Reviewed on 2025/7/15

Gateway Motor Lodge
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Tuki Tuki Motel

Tuki Tuki Motel

3.5 out of 5
10 Herbert Street Waipukurau
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Waipukurau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waipawa Golf Course ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
Room clean every day

Reviewed on 2025/11/25

Tuki Tuki Motel
Mt Vernon Villa

Mt Vernon Villa

4 out of 5
106 Lindsay Road Waipukurau
Stay at this vacation home in Waipukurau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Waipawa Golf Course and Central Hawkes Bay Settlers ...
Mt Vernon Villa
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