219km from Opotiki

Mt Hikurangi

151km from Gisborne

Mount Hikurangi – High on the mountain are nine carved Whakairo (sculptures) depicting the whanau of Maui – Tikitiki – a – Taranga, who legend attributes to fishing the North Island up from the sea.

At 1754 metres, Mt. Hikurangi is the highest non-volcanic peak in the North Island. The mountain is sacred to the Ngati Porou people and is the first place in New Zealand to see the sun each day. There is a walking track via private property. Access is by permission of Ngati Porou Tourism.