North Island, Aotearoa · Aotearoa New Zealand
East Cape (Ngati Porou)
The first place on Earth to see the sunrise — remote coastline, carved meeting houses.
Culture and history
Ngati Porou iwi has maintained te reo Maori more strongly than almost anywhere.
Nature and conservation
Remote and undeveloped coastline. Low tourist pressure — one of NZ's least-visited regions.
When to go
The best months are November to April.
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Where to stay on East Cape (Ngati Porou)
We haven't listed hotels here yet. Nearby in Aotearoa New Zealand: Bay of Islands (Ngapuhi), Rotorua (Te Arawa).