Welcome to the best kept secret in New Zealand

...the wonderful coastal playground of Porangahau.

Porangahau sits on the east coast of New Zealand 40kms south east of Waipukurau in the Central Hawkes Bay region.With its beautiful beach line, spectacular fishing and diving, great food and accommodation Porangahau has something to offer every type of traveler, whether you are looking for a romantic getaway with walks down the beach, or a fun packed adventure holiday, hunting, fishing, playing golf we are bound to for fill your weekend experience.

Longest Place Name in the World

Porangahau’s best kept secret however is the home to the famous “Longest Place Name” in the World "Taumata¬whakatangihanga¬koauau¬o¬tamatea¬turi-pukakapiki¬maunga¬horo¬nuku¬pokai¬whenua¬kitanatahu", which translates roughly as The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who travelled about, played his nose flute to his loved one.

 

Rugby World Cup

So why not come to Porangahau and see what you are missing with the warm atmosphere and the friendly locals, you will see why Porangahau is New Zealand’s best kept secret. And why not come and spend some time here during the IRB World Cup 2011. Porangahau is situated in the middle of two World Cup Venues – Napier and Palmerston North.