Ōpōtiki Helicopters

Fishing out of Whakatāne to White Island, down to Waihau Bay and the Ranfurly Bank, we offer all different styles of fishing targeting everything from trout to marlin.

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

Otarawairere is the hidden jewel of the Whakatāne-Ōhope area. This secluded beach is accessible only on foot or by kayak, but the trip is definitely worth the effort.

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

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

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

This 18-hole rural golf course sits alongside the Rangitaiki River and provides a very welcoming relaxed atmosphere for every golfer that pops in for a round.

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