Rapanui a coastal playground

Rapanui Sea Caves and Arches

Rapanui rivermouth to beach

Sea wall sample  at Rapanui.

Waikawau Stock tunnel

Stunning Waikawau Cove

Road to Waikawau

Mokau a small coastal town perfect for a getaway

Awakino Heads

‘Tasman Sunset’ Studio

‘Delivering Excellence’

Mokau, [and surrounds] is A Beautiful small Taranaki coastal village

Accommodation with an elevated balcony view encompassing the endless white waves of the Tasman sea to the famous Mt Taranaki. ‘Peace and Tranquillity’ – safe and picturesque

All in the heart of NEW ZEALAND’S WHITEBAIT country

Fresh Whitebait by the kilo

Whitebait Inn

Feel welcome in new style accommodation built in 2001 with a Quaker Barn feel, affording light and space, children and older people to be aware of steps to upstairs level.  Self Contained and tastefully furnished, magnificent for that ‘time out from stress’ with fishing galore and in the heart of ‘Whitebait Country’.  Kitchen, lounge, TV and double bedroom with double sofa bed including rollaway. Great parking, laundry, with fish cleaning facilities. Beach towels not supplied. Entering Taranaki travel on state hwy. 3 from Auckland along the West Coast,.Mokau is About one hour’s drive north of New Plymouth This small peaceful village is a favourite summer holiday destination.

Explore the natural coastal caves and islands, kayak or cruise the Mokau River, swim, surf, collect shells, catch fish, gather mussels, and feel the sea breeze, while enjoying secluded miles of black sand beaches. In whitebaiting season, Mokau River is a favourite spot amongst locals.

MORE THINGS TO DO IN MOKAU. Visit the Dolly garden, Tainui Museum, Mokau Village, the historic Cream Boat, or Bexley Historic Homestead, and the golf club is only $2

Tour Guide available  on request: spend time taking in the beautiful and interesting Waikawau and Rapanui areas walk the famous historic Waikawau Stock tunnel which emerges onto one of Taranaki’s most beautiful coves, perfect for that day of sampling nature. Visit the amazing Rapanui sea caves (only at low tide) wherever you go Marie Casford can take you on a most amazing journey back in time and you will hear  fascinating history, this is only a part that goes into the  making of Mokau, North Taranaki’s coastal playground, ask Marie and she will provide a local brochure assisting your stay.

Wonderful elevation provides stunning views

bedroom  with a sea view    

Ultra Modern kitchen, everything supplied.

Outdoor views on bottom and top balconies

Towels supplied for bathroom, bring towels for beach use.

Outdoor Garden

modern entertainment area

Foldout osteopedic bed, perfect extra comfort

A perfect ending to a perfect day, relax in a warm spa for a small fee.