Taking the Backroads | Mātāwai to Māhia

Sometimes the best adventures happen when you leave the highway behind. Join us as we take the backroads through Tairāwhiti, travelling from Mātāwai towards Māhia and exploring some of the region's iconic spots along the way. From winding gravel roads and remote countryside to the famous Rere Rockslide and Rere Falls, this trip is all about slowing down, enjoying the journey, and discovering what lies beyond the beaten track. 📍 Locations featured: • Mātāwai • Rere Rockslide • Rere Falls • Young Nicks Head • Māhia Peninsula If you enjoy overlanding, backcountry travel, camping, and discovering the quieter corners of New Zealand, you're in the right place. 👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the journey 💬 Let us know your favourite East Coast backroad in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more New Zealand overlanding and adventure travel content #SwampchookOverland #BackroadsNZ #OverlandingNZ #Māhia #RereFalls #RereRockslide #Tairāwhiti #AdventureTravel #SuzukiVitara #ExploreNZ #Aotearoa #CampingNZ