Nau mai, Welcome to Whakatāne

Whakatāne is the heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. From endless coastlines to ancient forests, we're blessed with breath-taking landscapes, rich culture and plenty of sunshine. The perfect place to unwind, explore nature and connect with locals. We guarantee you'll want to stay a little longer…

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Discover Our Autumn

Visit us this autumn, settled weather and plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors.

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Events

Our events calendar celebrates the plentiful sunshine and diverse, spectacular coastlines of the Whakatāne District, which is blessed with an abundance of wild food and artisan food producers.

See & Do

See and Do

Native forests, white sand beaches, tasty fish, friendly people. All of New Zealand in one package.

Toi's Track

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.

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Top Things to Do

A selection of the superb activities available during your stay in Whakatāne.

>> See & Do <<

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Golf

The Eastern Bay of Plenty’s sun-filled golf courses offer crisp, dry greens year-round, coupled with spectacular scenery.

Moutohorā Island

Moutohorā Eco Sanctuary

One of the best-kept secrets in Aotearoa. The island is a remnant volcano and is home to a number of rare and endangered plants, birds and reptiles.

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Walkways and Hiking

The Whakatāne District is renowned for its superb walking and tramping tracks. We have both coastal tracks with incredible ocean vistas and awe-inspiring walkways through ancient native forests.

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Eco Experiences - Give back to nature

The Whakatāne District is blessed with diverse and thriving natural environments - why not give back?

>> Our Stories <<

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Out East - a story by Our Place Magazine

Out East is a new series that focuses on things to see and do in the spectacular Eastern Bay of Plenty.

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Plenty Of Flavour - a Kia Ora Magazine story

Sup and sip your way through a region with a proud culinary heritage. 

Womens Golf

Trade Winter blues for sunshine and tee-offs in Whakatāne

Discover lush fairways, beach strolls, and top-notch dining in beautiful Whakatāne.  

>> What's On? <<

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Flavours of Plenty Festival 2026

Introducing a moth-watering menu of events across the Bay of Plenty across April-May 2026.

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Trust Horizon, Light Up Whakatāne

Eight nights of illuminated art and installations in the Whakatāne CBD

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Guided Night Walks

The Whakatāne Kiwi Trust’s guided Night Walks provide a unique opportunity to explore our incredible local reserves at night.

>> Discover Our Local | Tūhuratia Te Rohe <<

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Discover Our Local - EAT

Discover the best kai, right here in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

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Discover Our Local - SHOP

Who says you need to go to the big city for the best shopping? We've got you covered here in the Eastern Bay

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Discover Our Local - DRINK

Maybe it's a pint, maybe a coffee fix or event a fresh fruit smoothie - Discover Our Local spots.

Some of our top picks this season...

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