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Public Art Trail

Whakatāne has a wide range of public art from traditional Māori carving to contemporary sculpture and painting.
A map of the trail is below. Each marker has information on the specific item at its location.

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Waiotahe Spit Reserve

Waiotahe Spit Reserve

A great spot for safe paddling, whether that's aboard plastic sit-ons, sea kayaks, multisport racers or tractor tyres.

Entrance to reserve

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The entranceway to Ōhope Scenic Reserve features a traditional carved entranceway. The reserve itself is home to a large number of kiwi.

Cyclists on harbourside trail

Ōhope Harbourside Trail

This path for cyclists and walkers alike is a gentle amble for all ages and abilities along the shoreline of one of NZ’s most unspoiled estuaries, Ōhiwa Harbour.

Kayakers on the Tarawera River

Tarawera River at Kawerau

Ready for whitewater fun? If you’ve got play boats, slalom kayaks, or maybe a couple of old car inner tubes, you’ll have a great time in Kawerau.

Look out point.

Ngā Tapuwae O Toi Trail

Nga Tapuwae o Toi, or the ‘Footprints of Toi’, is a walking trail that captures the essence of the Whakatāne District.

whakairo at The Heads

Historic Trail

Follow an interesting Historic Trail around through the town centre and along the river bank.

SUP Riders

West End to Ōtarawairere by SUP or Kayak

Paddle out through the waves to Ōtarawairere Beach, a stunning spot, with craggy rocky outcrops pushing out into the sea.

Kayaker on Aniwhenua Falls

Rangitāiki River from Lake Aniwaniwa

A downstream run on the Rangitāiki River from the power station at the base of Lake Aniwaniwa towards Lake Matahina.