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Whakatāne is the heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. From endless coastlines to ancient forests, we're blessed with breath-taking landscapes, rich culture and plenty of sunshine. The perfect place to unwind, explore nature and connect with locals.
Towering trees, rushing rivers, diverse habitats and a fascinating history combine to create one of New Zealand's most remarkable and significant forests and a must-see biodiversity hotspot. Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park park is valued as a taonga (treasure) containing the living children of Tāne Mahuta, the Māori god of the forest.
Step back in time and discover the story of Whakatāne's rich cultural heritage as one of the first Maori settlements in New Zealand. This three-day break is centered around the Eastern Bay's local Māori culture and offers a rare window into the area’s rich history, myths, and legends.
Discover. Destinations. Whakatāne Town. Whakatāne has a busy shopping precinct with a vast range of delectable cafes and restaurants, boutique fashion and homeware stores, bookshops, several sporting and recreation outlets and more. The town comes alive with local musicians and touring bands through the summer months.
From luxury serviced apartments and motels to intrepid camping grounds and backpackers to five-star glamping and everything in between, we have accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Plan Your Trip. With so many spectacular things to see and do, where extraordinary cultural history touches every feature, enthralling, ever-changing landscapes are so close, and our wonderful people eager to welcome you with open arms, planning your trip here will be an absolute pleasure.
Abundant sunshine, warm waters and safe swimming make Ōhope Beach the perfect holiday destination. Maybe that's why it was voted New Zealand's Best and Most Loved Beach - with 11 km of easily walkable white sand beach from the Ōhiwa Harbour entrance all the way to West End.
Our beautiful part of the world stretches from the stunning Eastern Bay coastline (with New Zealand's Most Loved Beach) right into the heart of some of New Zealand's most unique and diverse forests. Download our Whakatāne District Visitor Maps
Discover the rare beauty of one of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, Moutohorā / Whale Island a pest-free oasis.
Riverside Whakatāne Holiday Park. We've got everything you need for a great holiday getaway! Jumping pillow, swimming pool, kitchen facilities, pedal karts to hire, trampoline, media room, BBQ area and outdoor dining, eBike hire, volleyball... and more.
