The Waingongoro River mouth is where Taranaki’s first Māori settlers lived in small undefended settlements. A fortified pā was built where the carpark is now located, though later removed. In the cliffs along the coastline, look out for 3-million-year-old soft papa rock and nearby rock pools, which contain a wide range of sea life. Near Ōhawe Beach you’ll also see the Rangatapu Marae and remnants of a pioneer tram rail.