Return to the Whakatane River track at the Ohora Stream swingbridge junction and continue south along the track. After 3 km, the track crosses the Hukikapaea Stream - this area can be difficult to get through due to rapid fern growth. Continue over Purutawhaeo Stream and across the grass and manuka terrace to reach the Moerangi Stream. The track continues past Huitieke, a radio mast and river gauge. After 2 km along a fern terrace the track drops down into the Ohane Stream. At the track junction on the south (true left) side of the stream a track heads off to the left and follows Ohane Stream for 3 km to reach Ohane Hut (3 bunks). The Whakatane River track continues across the Ohane terrace to reach Waikare Junction Hut (10 bunks).