Seafood kai moana is one of the highlights of this region. Fresh paua abalone, crayfish, oysters, and a wide variety of fish and other shell species can be caught or collected from the coastline or traded with local fishermen see Do section. You can usually find the fish and chip shop attached to the local holiday park.
If you are planning purchasing grocerys it is a good idea to get them from Whakatane, Opotiki or Gisborne before you begin your journey as the availability of goods in this region are limited.
