Okato

Okato is a small town located in Taranaki, New Zealand, situated about 25 minutes drive around the coast from New Plymouth on State Highway 4. It is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit. The town was established as a military settlement in the 1860s. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of Kato" for Okato. While "Kato" was probably a personal name, an alternative translation is "place of full tide/

It is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural area.For those interested in history, there are a few resources available. Papers Past is a website that allows users to search and browse digitized magazines and journals published in New Zealand from 1861 to 201. The Opunake and Coastal News published an article in May 2012 about ANZAC Day in Okato.Overall, Okato is a charming rural town with plenty of activities and attractions to offer visitors.