Shopping / Ngā Whare hokohoko

If you love leisurely perusing boutiques, galleries and specialty stores, you’ll be delighted at our established shopping spots.

Whakatāne has a charming town centre, nestled between a scenic riverside walkway and spectacular, bush-clad cliffs. Our busy shopping precinct, numerous boutiques and specialty stores follow an attractive, tree-lined main street studded with cafes and restaurants.

Nearby Ōhope has a fabulous gallery and boutique shops, along with plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat.

Most of the town’s national chain stores are located at ‘The Hub’ shopping centre on the outskirts of Whakatāne township.