David Poole Art Studio

The gardens comprise rose gardens, a formal entrance, scented garden and areas for bulbs, shrubs and perennials. 

Our experienced guide will transport you by Canadian canoe to abundant trout fisheries in the scenic rivers and lakes of the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Your fishing success is assured with Lindsay who has been fishing and hunting for more than 45 years.

Wairaka Centennial Park, sits alongside the Whakatāne River at The Heads. The park is a fantastic, family-friendly recreation destination.

This bronze statue atop Turuturu Rock lies at the mouth of the Whakatāne River and commemorates the bravery of Wairaka.

The Whakatāne Astronomical Society provide night sky viewing from the nationally renowned Whakatāne Observatory.

This mural is a collaboration with Ushy Ushy from the Cook Islands and is about the migration of the waka from the Cook Islands to the Bay of Plenty, and keeping the connection alive between all of us. 

A shared-use track that includes an optional overnight stop at a historic hut and amazing views from the top of the Moerangi saddle.