Nau mai haere mai. It is with pleasure to welcome you to Whakatane, and share with you what you can do whilst here.
Mataatua The House that come Home. After more than 130 years away, New Zealand's only repatriated and most-travelled Māori meeting house, Mataatua Wharenui, has come home. It stands once again as the unifying soul of the Ngāti Awa, one of the Māori tribes of the Bay of Plenty Be enthralled as the carvings and legends of Ngāti Awa are brought to life through world-class digital technology. HIKO: Legends Carved in Light was the 2011 GOLD Ngā Aho award winner from the New Zealand Designers Institute. www.mataatua.com
Kiwi Wandering trail
A self-guided scavenger hunt in Whakatāne, New Zealand, the Kiwi Capital of the World! Find the ten life-like, life‑size bronze kiwi statues which wander right through the heart of Whakatāne. Do you have what it takes to be a kiwi kaitiaki? Find all ten kiwi wandering through our town! www.whakatanekiwi.org.nz
Whakatane Walkways Guide The Whakatane District dis the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families. Discover beautiful beaches, a land rich with cultural history and a wide variety of native birds and animals as you traverse our extraordinary backyard and captivating hinterlands.
We have many walkways that is suitable for all fitness and age groups. www.whakatane.com Awakeri Rail
Travel along a piece of New Zealand's rich rail history and experience the natural beauty and adventure from the comfort of a rail-cart, cleverly adapted to be self-driven along the rail tracks. Your adventure starts from Awakeri, travelling at a leisurely 20 kilometeres per hour with family and friends along a piece of historic railway line. There are four bridges, numerous cuttings and bush scenes along the track. Whakatāne has a wide array of cafes and restaurants in the central shopping area, and more at the wharf area. Ōhope also has a number of vibrant cafes that are always only a short stroll from the beach. You can visit: www.whakatane.com for more information on places to eat