Title: Whakatane Travel Guide: Best of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Region Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hotels.d3784.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Holiday-Rentals.d3784.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[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)[Whakatane Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whakatane.d3784.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whakatane Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane.d3784.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whakatane Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Whakatane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakatane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3461efd8fcbcc5c9d802e84a84eb8e76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Iain Mclean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72fe9c1788d86fa12cb45bec63cb1ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Iain Mclean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72fe9c1788d86fa12cb45bec63cb1ab9.jpg) ![Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/724e219be0d214bf3f90c084204be724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Natalie Robinson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/724e219be0d214bf3f90c084204be724.jpg) ![Photo by April F.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8bcbbcc30ff75bca66e6d3bb796a9248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by April F.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8bcbbcc30ff75bca66e6d3bb796a9248.jpg) ## Visit Whakatane Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Whakatane ![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 While Maraetotara isn't home to many top sights, Maraetotara Reserve and Ohiwa Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Maraetotara.dx693200173255282688) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3a1125d8a4c0d354a3ec6215eab2b41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whakatāne Town While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Whakatane-Town.dx959724600028393472) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/72fe9c1788d86fa12cb45bec63cb1ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coastlands While Coastlands 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 Whakatane Aquatic Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Coastlands.dx553248634965840926) ![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 Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Poroporo.dx693200168961736704) - Top hotels in Whakatane - Top Holiday Rentals in Whakatane ![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 £73 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (355 reviews) "Loved the king bed and large shower" Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=69914621&PinnedHotelID=69914621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3784) ![Whakatane Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29070000/29062000/29061988/a72c65a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whakatane Holiday Park 1 Mcgarvey Rd, Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty £45 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday park in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Pohaturoa ... 9/10 Wonderful! (215 reviews) "Kids love the experience" Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=29061988&PinnedHotelID=29061988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3784) ![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 £65 20 Sept - 21 Sept 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! (83 reviews) "Enjoyed my stay, great location. Beautiful exterior. Classic NZ motel interior." Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025&selected=100287850&PinnedHotelID=100287850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3784) [See all 145 properties in Whakatane](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3784) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![right in the town centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37911200/37911177/c25008fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### right in the town centre Whakatane, Whakatane Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane River Walk and Wairere Falls are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews) "This is a refurbished very old style house. My guess around the 1940s. It is so old the toilet looks like it was added as an afterthought to the back of the house.Other than that it was comfortable enough. But don't expect to be able to prepare any complicated meals. There was almost no kitchen bench ..." Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hotels-Right-In-The-Town-Centre.h37911177.Hotel-Information) ![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 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! (41 reviews) So close to a fabulous beach "What a fabulous beach with access along a dune walkway from the driveway - right opposite Whale/Moutohora Island. Lee-Anne’s studio was spotless, with a very comfortable bed and great shower. Perfect for our dog too with its small fenced garden. The photos don’t do it justice." Reviewed on 16 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-Hotels-Paradise-On-The-Sand.h74245980.Hotel-Information) ![An executive style home nestled in a quiet cul de sac .](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33942200/33942177/b2b0347b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### An executive style home nestled in a quiet cul de sac . Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty Stay at this holiday home in Whakatane. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane War Memorial ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews) Wonderful stay "Wonderful large home, perfect for our two nights there, especially with little ones. Melanie was attentive and forthcoming, I would not hesitate to come back. Thanks again!" 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[](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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Whakatane War Memorial Hall You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a trip to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakatane-War-Memorial-Hall-Whakatane.d553248621573985856.Attraction) - Cities near Whakatane ![](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. 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