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Ōhope Beach, there it is in the eastern Bay of Plenty, on the northeast coast of the North Island, over the hill from Whakatāne. Ōhope translates as "of or belonging to the hips”. It’s said to refer to the extreme treatment of two captives, during the 1880s….A beautiful beach, with a long history of pre-European settlement, and some dispute. And delicious food too.
Read MoreYou’re on the road, in steep and hilly terrain, enveloped by verdant green native bush. Or on windy roads tantalising close to the sea, or to a cliff going down to the sea… And chance spectacular sightings of the magnificent Pacific Ocean, the source of much local food, are aplenty.
Read MoreIt was quiet Sunday morning. Many were probably still sleeping. But for the early riser faced with an excellent gift, a bag of unshelled macadamias, a challenge awaited. Many different and failed attempts later, out came the hammer. It worked a treat.
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