Papatowai is situated on the South bank of the Tahakopa estuary, offers a wealth of
bush and beach walks. Early Maori camp site, Fishing, shop, camping ground
and waste dump station. Also in close proximity are Lenze Reserve, Tautuku
and Tahakopa Bays and Matai Falls.
Papatowai is a holiday
village with a store, petrol, motels, camping ground, backpackers and
self-contained cottages.