Porangahau Travel Guide

Tourist 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.

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Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Porangahau Hawke's Bay
The price is NZ$169 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$169
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf cabin in Porangahau. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Marvellous

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!
'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

Whangaehu Beach Porangahau
Stay at this beach holiday home in Porangahau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attraction Whangaehu Beach is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Such a beautiful spot. Absolutely loved it. Was perfect for all ages. Safe swimming spot for our 4 year old. There was always something to do. Will definitely go again!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views
Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach

Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach

Porangahau Hawke's Bay
The price is NZ$147 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$147
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Porangahau. Enjoy a fitness centre. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Exactly what I needed and was expecting - quiet, calm, beautiful scenery, comfortable bed, a short drive to the beach. Beware of the cute elderly dog Tank who will visit you. Tank has been deprived of belly rubs his whole entire life and you may be the only person who can remedy this.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!

Porangahau Hawke's Bay
Stay at this golf cabin in Porangahau. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and tennis courts. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Marvellous

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

Whare Koa awaits to provide that relaxing ambience for you with all day sun!!
'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views

Whangaehu Beach Porangahau
Stay at this beach holiday home in Porangahau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attraction Whangaehu Beach is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Such a beautiful spot. Absolutely loved it. Was perfect for all ages. Safe swimming spot for our 4 year old. There was always something to do. Will definitely go again!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

'Time Out' Beach Front getaway with amazing sea views
Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach

Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach

Porangahau Hawke's Bay
Stay at this apartment in Porangahau. Enjoy a fitness centre. Popular attraction Porangahau Beach is located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Exactly what I needed and was expecting - quiet, calm, beautiful scenery, comfortable bed, a short drive to the beach. Beware of the cute elderly dog Tank who will visit you. Tank has been deprived of belly rubs his whole entire life and you may be the only person who can remedy this.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Country retreat ✨️ 5 min from the most beautiful beach
See all properties in Porangahau
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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