If adventure runs in your blood, we have the ultimate itinerary for you. From surf to turf, you'll enjoy a variety of outdoor treats from mountain biking to stand up paddle boarding.
Step back in time and discover the story of Whakatāne's rich cultural heritage as one of the first Maori settlements in New Zealand. This three-day break is centered around the Eastern Bay's local Māori culture and offers a rare window into the area’s rich history, myths, and legends.
Sun, sand, strolls along the beach… Ōhope is a little slice of paradise with so many options for families, couples, and solo travellers to enjoy this summer.
Surrounded by untamed wildernesses, achingly beautiful shorelines and forests filled with nocturnal kiwi, Whakatāne is the ideal destination for an adventure-filled family weekend.
With our safe swimming beaches, sunny climate and abundance of nature on our doorstep, the Whakatāne District makes a great holiday getaway with the family.
Our beautiful part of the world stretches from the stunning Eastern Bay coastline (with New Zealand's Most Loved Beach) right into the heart of some of New Zealand's most unique and diverse forests.
National Geographic Travel's cultural explorers, Heather Greenwood Davis (writer), Erika Larsen (photographer) and Christoph Niemann (Illustrator) visited Whakatāne to explore our diverse region.
Whakatāne makes an ideal holiday hub for rides like Moerangi and Motu Trails - with great stuff to do off the bike. You don’t have to look far for cycle fun in Whakatāne.
Hitting the road from the hustle and bustle of Tauranga, Sue Hoffart finds a traffic-light-free town whose neighbours include an intriguing island and New Zealand’s best beach.
