Sunshine Season Guide 2024 2025 - Top Spots
What's new at Wharfside
Port Ōhope is steadily becoming the favourite Ōhope spot over the summer months – giving West End a run for its money. Recent upgrades have extended the outdoor dining area overlooking the harbour - the perfect spot to enjoy a Mata Brewery beverage while the kids play. Book an oyster experience on the harbour with Tio Ōhiwa, hire a stand-up-paddle board, e-scooter or e-bike for some cruising and finish the afternoon on the deck at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Open daily from Friday, 27 December to early February and select weekends through autumn. 340 Harbour Road, Port Ōhope.
Exhibitions and Molly Morpeth Canady Art Exhibition
Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi / Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
Te Pātaka Kōrero Heritage Gallery display charts the unique history of the district. Three changing exhibition galleries offer the best of local and national art, with regular public programmes.
Exhibitions open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm, Sunday closed.
Pop to the shops
If you love leisurely perusing boutiques, galleries and specialty stores, you’ll be delighted at our established shopping spots. Stroll along the tree-lined Strand in Whakatāne CBD or pop into one of the beach-side boutiques in Ōhope.
Whakatāne isite
Get in touch with our friendly isite team, who will provide information on a huge range of things to do in the Eastern Bay and help with activity, accommodation and transport bookings. Visit the team at 144 The Strand, Whakatāne or phone 0800 942 528.
