Whakatāne Golf Club

Free heated pools, including a giant spa pool, The whole complex is surrounded by large recreation and play areas, where barbecue and picnic tables are available for families.

Muriwai is a loved and honoured ancestress of the Mataatua tribes whose mana has endured down the centuries.

A popular spot known to locals as 'The Heads' where the Whakatāne River meets the sea.

Filled with fresh water from deep underground, it’s the perfect spot for a family picnic and refreshing swim on a hot summer day.

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

Te Papaka pa is rich in Ngāti Awa history. From the summit, a magnificent panorama landward and seaward avails. Nowadays the site is no longer inhabited but is open to sightseers.  

Join us for dolphin and seal swimming encounters with frequent penguin, sea bird and occasional whale sightings.

Drop in to all the best spots in the Mōtū and Te Urewera Ranges. Land and camp, or stay in one of the many huts located in the National Parks.