Meet and Eat

Local Wild Food Series

Saturday 24th February, 2-8pm. Mahy Reserve, Ōhope 

Tickets available NOW from the Whakatāne isite and Eventfinda

An institution in the Eastern Bay of Plenty culinary calendar, The Local Wild Food Series includes the Local Wild Food Festival day and Local Wild Food Cooking Challenge. A celebration of local food, from a part of the world where game, kaimoana and produce are plentiful and varied.

Local Produce

Tui Aotearoa Shop

Tui Aotearoa

A new take on Kiwiana, New Zealand made and themed gifts. For the ultimate local sweet-treat, their fudge cabinet is a must-do.

R n' Bees

R n' Bees

For fresh, succulent strawberries grown in our Whakatane orchard, picked daily for you or pick your own berries (when available) come and visit R n Bees Berry Orchard!

Manawa Honey, Ruatahuna

Manawa Honey NZ

Artisan producer of honeys of Te Urewera. From our ancient untouched forests come exquisite tree honeys – Māhoe, Tāwari, Rewarewa and world-famed medicinal Mānuka.

Kids eating berries at the berry farm

Julians Berry Farm and Cafe

Experience one of New Zealand's treasures. Taste our field-ripened berries. Try our famous Julian's berry ice creams, real espresso coffee, and delicious cafe offerings.