When the Maori first came to New Zealand the Tainui canoe sailed along the coast and 24 km from Opotiki, Torere, daughter of Hoturoa the captain, left the vessel and her name. The Nukutere canoe touched at Opape before going on to a final resting-place around the East Coast. Tauturangi stayed here and became a progenitor of Whakatohea, the people of this district. Mataatua reached Whakatane. Repanga, nephew of Toroa the captain, saw the cooking fires to the east, came in this direction and added his name to the ancestors of Whakatohea. As an old man he was killed near Onekawa Pa, the remains of which are still to be seen above Ohiwa Holiday Park.
Expect an easy climb of about 15 minutes up to Onekawa, on a beautiful track through native bush. You'll be accompanied by the many fantails that live here.
The view from Onekawa is nothing less than sensational, a sweeping 360 degree panorama offering by far the best view of Ohiwa harbour. You can see Whale Island clearly from hear, and even White Island with it's constant white plume will be clearly visible on a clear day. This is also a fairly popular paragliding spot, so on a good day (NW wind, from 10 to 15 kts) you'll most likely see them flying above the site.
The cache is small and will be a little challenging to find but easily accessible (you DO NOT have to climb any fences!). Bring your own pen.