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Maketu is a small town situated on Okurei Point in the Bay of Plenty. It is a place of cultural significance for the maori and is named after an kumara pit in Hawaiki, the mythical location where according to maori history, the Maori sailed from.

Its pristine beaches and peaceful tracks are easily explored on horse back where visitors can take in the views and see evidence of early Maori occupation of the area

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