From East
You get into the Waima Valley coming from Kaikohe driving west on State Highway 12 SH 12. You arrive at the first settlement Taheke after 18 km. From there the valley stretches over 17 km to the turn off on SH 12 to Rawene.
From West
Leaving from Opononi you reach the turn off to Rawene after 17 km. Keep on SH12 and the Waima Valley starts after passing over the first hill.
From North
Coming from Ahipara or Kaitaia you drive South on SH 1, 67 km from Kaitaia to reach the turn off in Rangiahau which is just a junction. Follow the signs to Horeke and continue over the road to Taheke.
