Explore Moutohorā with Google Street View

Take a virtual tour of Moutohorā, one of NZ's most restricted wildlife sanctuaries and home to endangered species like the saddleback, kākāriki (NZ parakeet), little brown kiwi, and tuatara.

Street View Highlights

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24 Hours 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.

Moutohorā: Island Sanctuary Tour

Discover the rare beauty of one of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, Moutohorā / Whale Island a pest-free oasis.

Tarawera Falls

A short walk through native bush alongside the crystal clear waters of the Tarawera River leads you to the spectacular Tarawera Falls.

Trekker Walking through Whirinaki Forest

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne

Explore one of many tracks in the park by walking the Waterfall Loop Track with Google Streetview.

Tauwhare Pā

The walk around Tauwhare is an opportunity to learn something of the district’s history and enjoy brilliant views over the harbour to Ohakana Island, Port Ōhope and the East Cape.

Experience Moutouhorā

Here's how you can explore Moutohorā/Whale Island for yourself...

Whakatāne River Walk

Bordered by the Whakatāne River on one side and bush-clad cliffs on the other, Whakatāne's commercial centre must have one of the most scenic settings any town could wish for.

Moutohorā - History & Culture

Moutohorā / Whale Island is an island rich in Maori and European history; a sulphur mine, pa site and whaling station.

NZ's Favourite Bachelorette Lexie Brown and Moutohorā

"I’ve looked across the water at Moutohora all my life and only this year did I get to actually visit." @misslexibrown

Dive Whakatāne

The Eastern Bay offers fantastic diving for everyone from beginners through to pros, we can cater for snorkelers, recreational and technical divers.

Diveworks - Whale Island Guided Tours

Your four-hour adventure with us includes a marine eco-tour circumnavigating Moutohora (Whale) Island followed by a scenic walk.

Ōhope Wharf

Ōhiwa Harbour, the southern half of Ōhope, offers plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, walks, fishing, kayaking, and more — especially at the Ōhope Wharf.

ProSail

Sail from the Whakatāne Harbour on Centaurus, a spacious, 38-foot cruising catamaran.

KG Kayaks

Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools.

Ngā Tapuwae o Toi - Google Street View

Ngā Tapuwae o Toi, or the "Footprints of Toi", also known as Toi's Track, is a walkway which captures the essence of the Whakatāne District.

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