White Island/Whakaari Experience Room

Venture off the beaten path and into the whimsical realm of Maggie's Funtastic Garden near Edgecumbe, where artist and sculptor Maggie Fenton has created two acres of themed gardens that will delight kids.

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

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

Pohaturoa rock is an important landmark to all members of the Whakatāne community

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

Swim some laps in the pool, relax in one of the spas, work out in the gym complex, take the kids paddling in the learners or beach pools, or get your thrills on the hydroslide.

"I love to wrap images around cabinets where they are seen from all sides"

Te Kura Whare is New Zealand’s first living building. It embodies Tūhoe and Tūhoetana values of respect for nature and whenua, inspired by the unity of people.