’Tis the season

The Mataatua waka first landed at Te Toka Tapu, which is sited opposite Turuturu Roimata (Statue Rock) at the Whakatāne river mouth. 

Pacific Coast Adventures offers half or full day inshore fishing charters as well as land based educational activities for groups.

Painted as part of the Chorus Cabinet Art programme by Shane Walker, you'll find this mural in the Whakatāne CBD.

"I was asked to paint some movie characters, found some cool ones and added my favourite colours."

The Whakatāne Astronomical Society provide night sky viewing from the nationally renowned Whakatāne Observatory.

Fast, 10.5-metre day boat for fishing and diving. For newcomers to seasoned pros.

One of New Zealand’s most scenic golf courses, uniquely situated between Pacific Ocean on one side and the beautiful, unspoilt Ohiwa Harbour. 

Five minutes from Whakatāne, this championship course offers a great golf experience and is one of the finest golf courses in the Bay of Plenty.

This mural is a collaboration with Ushy Ushy from the Cook Islands and is about the migration of the waka from the Cook Islands to the Bay of Plenty, and keeping the connection alive between all of us. 

Travel along a piece of New Zealand's rich rail history and experience the natural beauty and adventure from the comfort of a self-driven rail-cart

Providing electric rides from eBikes & eScooters - make the most of your time in Whakatane/Ohope by renting a VMAC Ride

The Eastern Bay offers fantastic diving for everyone from beginners through to pros, we can cater for snorkelers, recreational and technical divers.

Internationally-acclaimed for his fly fishing expertise of 27 years, operates from Murupara.

Choose your ADVENTURE.... Escape Room, Virtual Reality or Board Games

55-foot sport fishing vessel offering overnight and extended fishing, diving and sightseeing charters to White Island, Ranfurly Banks and Three Kings Islands

An Ōhope Beach home-based photographic and art gallery featuring landscapes and native birds including local scenes.