White Island Flights

Painted as part of the Chorus Cabinet Art programme by Shane Walker, you'll find this mural in the Whakatāne CBD.

Hike the North Island's best walks with a small group, small backpack, great food and wine.

The spectaular Tarawera Falls is a 35-metre high waterfall on the Tarawera River that flows out of Lake Tarawera and across a lava flow

The western end of Ōhope Beach - commonly just called West End - is the most popular part of the beach.

The centre hosts the Horizon Energy Group Library, the Whakatāne District Museum display and three gallery spaces.

Ōhiwa Harbour offers wonderful paddling, with plenty of beaches to stop for a rest.

Shuttle service to the Pakihi Track and other stop off points, or mountain bike down after being dropped off by helicopter. Cycle hire, cruisers, tandems, road and mountain bikes.

Te Kura Whare is New Zealand’s first living building. It embodies Tūhoe and Tūhoetana values of respect for nature and whenua, inspired by the unity of people.