Title: Coastlands Travel Guide: Best of Coastlands, Whakatane Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Coastlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Coastlands-Whakatane-Hotels.0-n553248634965840926-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whakatane.d3784.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Whakatane.d3784.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Coastlands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Coastlands.d553248634965840926.Car-Hire-Guide)[Coastlands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Coastlands.d553248634965840926.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Coastlands Travel Guide ## Whakatane ![The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka (canoe) drifting out to sea again. The paddles were forbidden to women, but a high spirited teenager, Wairaka, who was the daughter of Chief Toroa, boldly seized one of the paddles and paddled the waka back to shore. As she did this, she shouted, Kia Whakatane au i ahau:, and her actions saved the women but also coined the name of the town. A bronze statue of Wairaka stands on a rock at the Whakatane Heads to commemorate this act.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634965840926/6f5b8e2c-c7bd-429e-be35-c67d99b662f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka (canoe) drifting out to sea again. The paddles were forbidden to women, but a high spirited teenager, Wairaka, who was the daughter of Chief Toroa, boldly seized one of the paddles and paddled the waka back to shore. As she did this, she shouted, Kia Whakatane au i ahau:, and her actions saved the women but also coined the name of the town. A bronze statue of Wairaka stands on a rock at the Whakatane Heads to commemorate this act.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634965840926/6f5b8e2c-c7bd-429e-be35-c67d99b662f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Coastlands Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whakatane travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane.dx3784) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Whakatane Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Whakatane at Whakatane Golf Club. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Golf-Club-Coastlands.d553248635754762057.Attraction) #### Whakatane Hospital If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hospital-Whakatane.d553248621573985855.Attraction) #### Wairere Falls 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wairere-Falls-Whakatane.d553248621526967505.Attraction) #### Te Manuka Tutahi Marae You can find out about the history of Whakatane when you stop by Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Manuka-Tutahi-Marae-Whakatane.d553248621526967506.Attraction) #### Mataatua: The House That Came Home 4/5(2 reviews) You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mataatua-The-House-That-Came-Home-Whakatane.d553248621532610930.Attraction) #### Whakatane Aquatic Centre You can take time to visit Whakatane Aquatic Centre during your travels to Whakatane. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Aquatic-Centre-Whakatane.d553248621573985857.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Coastlands ![Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120610000/120600300/120600243/4a11a1d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach! Coastlands Bay of Plenty Region Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=120600243&PinnedHotelID=120600243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634965840926) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=120600243&PinnedHotelID=120600243&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634965840926) ![Paradise on the Sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74246000/74245980/aa399f9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paradise on the Sand Whakatane Bay of Plenty £116 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews) Very welcoming lovely place to stay with our dog Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=74245980&PinnedHotelID=74245980&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634965840926) ![Stunning holiday home close to beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37980000/37978200/37978182/f47cb0c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning holiday home close to beach Whakatane Coastlands £168 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane District ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (92 reviews) Very satisfactory, good shower water pressure, very clean, good place to stay Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=37978182&PinnedHotelID=37978182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634965840926) ![The Com Plex Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69914700/69914621/6d0e4d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Com Plex Motel 39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty £71 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (402 reviews) Motel was new. Room was very clean and was stylish. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was equipped with kettle, microwave, mugs, crockery and cutlery. Parking adjacent to the room. A short walk to restaurants and the centre of Whakatane. Wifi fast. I didn't try the TV which had ... Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=69914621&PinnedHotelID=69914621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634965840926) ![Awa Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4263100/4263010/e8071374_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Awa Motel 15 The Strand Whakatane £62 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (629 reviews) Stayed in Front Villa. Excellent staff. Amazing layout with separate living room, kitchen, bedroom c/w ensuite and entrance hall. No a/c but room fans worked. I highly recommend staying there. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=4263010&PinnedHotelID=4263010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634965840926) ![Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100290000/100287900/100287850/807a915b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel 57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty £64 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (101 reviews) Staff super friendly and accommodating, units clean and tidy Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=100287850&PinnedHotelID=100287850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634965840926) [See all 143 properties in Coastlands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634965840926) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3784/0d6f1373-c77d-4c1f-91b4-efe8f4c53c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakatāne Town While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Wairere Falls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Poroporo While Poroporo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Poroporo.dx693200168961736704) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maraetotara If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Coastlands Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app