Whakatane District Travel Guide

Bay of Plenty Region

A coastal town with a bay, boats, buildings, and a hilly landscape.
A pebbly beach with footprints leading towards a rocky cliff and a distant rock formation.
A silhouette of a person standing on a rock formation by the sea during sunset.
A rocky outcrop with a statue of a bird standing on top.
A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Popular cities in Whakatane District

A beach with scattered rocks and a small island with trees in the distance.
Whakatane
Known for Friendly people, Spas and Islands
Get away to upscale Whakatane! Enjoy the island views, adventure and spas.
A beach with a sandy shore, waves, and a forested hillside in the background.
Ohope
Known for Beaches, Ports and Spas
Relaxing Ohope is calling! Discover its beaches, surfing, ruins and more.
Matata
Matata
Venture to Awakeri Hot Springs and Pukehina Beach—just two of the sights around Matata.
Kawerau
Kawerau
Check out Awakeri Hot Springs and Lake Rotoma—just a couple of the sights around Kawerau.
Thornton
Thornton
Known for Golf
Get away to Thornton! Enjoy the golf and more.
Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe
Venture to Awakeri Hot Springs and Wairere Falls—just two of the sights around Edgecumbe.

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