These school holidays, Discover Our Local, with a visit to Whakatāne
I ēnei hararei kura, Tūhuratia te Rohe, ā, nau mai haere mai ki Whakatāne
Discover the beauty and friendliness of Whakatāne town - voted most Beautiful Place at the 'Keen NZ Beautiful Awards' | Tūhuratia te rerehua o Whakatāne - te tāone ātaahua rawa atu i ngā whakawhiwhinga o Aotearoa
Explore coastal and ngahere/native bush walking tracks, accompanied by the chorus of native birdsong | Torohia ki tai, torohia ki uta i waenganui i te korihi manu
Hit the road and ride one of our many paihikara/cycle trails | Ekengia paihikara i ngā ara paihikara maha i tō mātau rohe
Learn to eke ngaru/surf at Ōhope Beach, voted New Zealand’s best beach | Akohia te eke ngaru i Ōhope, tātahi nama tahi i Aotearoa
The perfect school holiday destination - Whakatāne, often voted the Sunshine Capital of New Zealand, and Ōhope voted NZ's best beach.
Walk in the footsteps of Toi along a stunning coastline and through bush teeming with native birds, or take to the water with a leisurely kayak adventure, or the rush of white water.
Wanting to get away from it all? Dig your own geothermal hot pool on a secluded island, immerse yourself in the local history of our area and try our delicious kai!
New experiences, rides and adrenalin-fueled fun for the family not too far from home!
Free activities...
What's on these holidays...
Our area is ripe with activities for families of all ages.