Whakapara marae is located on Puhipuhi Rd beside the Wairua River, 10 minutes drive north of Hikurangi on State Highway 1. The wharenui is Te Ihi o Nehua. Descendant of Whakapara Marae Te Raa Nehua reminices the days of yesteryear and shares enlightening korero of Whakapara and the area.