# St Mary’s Church, Tikitiki

> A 1920s Anglican church whose interior is covered with Māori carving, woven panels and painted rafters, built as a memorial to soldiers.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-st-marys-church-tikitiki/

A 1920s Anglican church whose interior is covered with Māori carving, woven panels and painted rafters, built as a memorial to soldiers. It stands beside SH35. Visit quietly, and respect services when they are held.

- **Nearest town:** Te Araroa, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -37.7840, 178.4030

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The East Cape road from Ōpōtiki to Gisborne](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-east-cape-road/)

## Nearby

- [East Cape Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-east-cape-lighthouse/) – 17 km
- [Te Waha-o-Rerekohu Pōhutukawa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-araroa-pohutukawa/) – 17 km
- [Raukokore Church](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-raukokore-church/) – 43 km
- [Tolaga Bay Wharf](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-tolaga-bay-wharf/) – 66 km

## FAQs

### Where is St Mary’s Church, Tikitiki?

St Mary’s Church, Tikitiki is in Te Araroa, New Zealand, at GPS -37.7840, 178.4030.

### Which road trips pass St Mary’s Church, Tikitiki?

St Mary’s Church, Tikitiki is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The East Cape road from Ōpōtiki to Gisborne.

### What is there to see near St Mary’s Church, Tikitiki?

Places worth a stop nearby: East Cape Lighthouse (17 km), Te Waha-o-Rerekohu Pōhutukawa (17 km), Raukokore Church (43 km) and Tolaga Bay Wharf (66 km).

### When is the best time to visit St Mary’s Church, Tikitiki?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)