Nau mai, Welcome to Whakatāne

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. We guarantee you'll want to stay a little longer…

Discover Our Autumn

Visit us this autumn, settled weather and plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors.

Food truck at Local Wild Food Challenge Event

Events

Our events calendar celebrates the plentiful sunshine and diverse, spectacular coastlines of the Whakatāne District, which is blessed with an abundance of wild food and artisan food producers.

See and Do

Native forests, white sand beaches, tasty fish, friendly people. All of New Zealand in one package.

Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Trail

Nga Tapuwae o Toi, or the ‘Footprints of Toi’, is a walking trail that captures the essence of the Whakatāne District.

Friends walking in bush section of trail

Top Things to Do

A selection of the superb activities available during your stay in Whakatāne.

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Golf

The Eastern Bay of Plenty’s sun-filled golf courses offer crisp, dry greens year-round, coupled with spectacular scenery.

Moutohorā Eco Sanctuary

One of the best-kept secrets in Aotearoa. The island is a remnant volcano and is home to a number of rare and endangered plants, birds and reptiles.

Rainy day activities

Here are our top tips on what to do in Whakatāne when you are looking for inside activities.

Eco Experiences - Give back to nature

The Whakatāne District is blessed with diverse and thriving natural environments - why not give back?

>> O ur Stories <<

Celebrate the Eastern Bay

If stunning scenery and sun-filled days aren’t enough to draw you to Whakatāne and Ōhope this autumn, event season certainly will – and there are plenty to choose from.

100% Pure Play in Whakatāne

Game on! Aotearoa New Zealand has arrived in Minecraft

This destination has some of NZ's best food and it's probably not where you'd ex

Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty has seen some exciting culinary developments over the years, making it a destination that produces great food straight from the source.

>> What's On? <<

Toka Tū | Kawe Mate | E hoki mai nei ki te ūkaipō | Return to Your Place of Nourishment

Art Exhibitions: Toka Tū | Kawe Mate | E hoki mai nei ki te ūkaipō/Return to You

Join us to enjoy three exhibitions in their second iterations, evolving within a new context while continuing to honour resilience, memory, and the transformative power of Toi Māori.