At the end of Tora Road, on the southeast coast of the North Island, you will find the gorgeous and remote Tora Beaches. To get there, take scenic White Rock Road from Martinborough. Continue on Tora Road to the coast when White Rock Road veers southwest to White Rock. Allow about 40 minutes for the drive.
Once there, turn right onto Tora Settlement Road to cross the Awhea River and stop at North Tora Beach Reserve. Alternatively, left onto Te Awaiti Road to the scientific reserve on the point, or, further along, to Sandy Bay Recreational Reserve.
We recommend doing both if you have the time. Exploring the rocks at the scientific reserve is good fun, with rock pools and fascinating stones for geology buffs, while North Tora Beach offers a more relaxed sandy setting.
There were extremely cold winds on the day these pictures were taken, so we didn’t stay for long. However, in the summer, Tora hosts a music festival, Tora Bombora, with overnight camping.
