Hawke's Bay is historically a logging
town. The Tourist Chalet is on the highway, it is the starting point of Hogan's Trail, a three
kilometre hike to the Salmon Ladder on Torrent River, where Atlantic
Salmon can be seen heading upriver to spawn.
Both Torrent River and Big
East River, just a short drive north, are licensed salmon rivers. Miles of
inland roads link countless lakes and ponds, where anglers challenge the
large speckled brook trout, well known in this region. A large community
park overlooks the bay, just off the highway. Nature lovers will enjoy a
visit to this area.