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Ōtaki is a town in the Kāpiti Coast District of the North Island of New Zealand, situated halfway between the capital city Wellington, 70 km (43 mi) to the southwest, and Palmerston North, 70 km (43 mi) to the northeast.
The rural service town of Ōtaki is situated near the north bank of the Ōtaki River. The area is historically significant for Māori – there are several marae in and around Ōtaki, as well as a Māori college. Close proximity to the walkways of the Tararua Range is Ōtaki’s main attraction.
68 Main Street, Otaki. View map. For five days every year, Ōtaki is home to the largest Indigenous Film Festival in the southern hemisphere. The ninth Māoriland Film Festival will be held June/July 2022 to coincide with Matariki - the Māori New Year.
Mar 17, 2023 · Ōtaki travel guide. By Cassie Bailey March 17, 2023July 12, 2023. Nestled along the Kāpiti Coast and just an hour’s drive from Wellington, the rural town of Ōtaki is best known for its strong Māori history. It is also a base for some great outdoor activities.
Ōtaki is a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Rangiātea Church, the Ōtaki Forks, and the Tararua Forest Park. The town is also home to a number of Māori cultural attractions, including the Te Wānanga o Raukawa university and the Māoriland Film Festival.
Ōtaki Beach. Ōtaki Beach is a small settlement in the Kāpiti Coast District of the Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the South Taranaki Bight north of the mouth of Ōtaki River, 4.0 kilometres northwest of Ōtaki.A cairn opposite 224 Marine Parade commemorates the shipwrecks of Felixstowe, a barque, and City ...
Location: Kāpiti Coast District, Greater Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania; View on OpenStreetMap
