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Are you planning an amazing holiday? Looking for a great new lifestyle or business opportunity? You'll discover everything you want in Whakatane.

Whakatane sits in the spectacular Eastern Bay of Plenty of New Zealand, right beside the Pacific Ocean. These warm waters are world-famous for incredible deep sea fishing and marine sports.

Relax on the stunning golden sands of Ohope Beach, take a White Island live volcano tour, go whale watching and dolphin swimming. Walk or run the beautiful Nga Tapuwae O Toi bush track, watch rare sea birds in unspoiled Ohiwa Harbour, mountain-bike - the fun goes on.  

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Hot Summer Night Street Fiesta

27 February 2010
Street Fiesta, street entertainers, kidszone, Headline act: TBC - one of NZ's most popular festival bands as well as other top local musicians. Entertainment from 2-10pm Click here for more info >>

 

Rangitaiki River Festival

27th March 2010
A celebration of life on the Rangataiki River, with a festival at Thornton and Kayak and Waka Ama races from Matahina to the coast. Click here for more info >>

Fitness Fusion Ohope Half Marathon Run

04 Apr 2010
The Fitness Fusion Ohope Half Marathon Run also features a 10k fun run/walk and 5k doggie dash. A fun, flat and fast course with coastal views and guaranteed canine mayhem! Click here for more info >>

Summer Arts Festival

January 23 to March 30th 2010
Whakatane's Summer Arts Festival has been an Anniversary Weekend highlight for over twenty years and includes the Molly Morpeth Canaday Art Award and exhibition and a Jazz concert. Click here for more info >>

Incredible Fishing

Whakatane is one of New Zealand's best all-round fishing and diving destinations. We've got an impressive range of charter boats to suit ....

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Moko the Dolphin

Moko the Dolphin is holidaying in NZ's sunniest place. Locals and holiday makers have been able to swim and interact with the friendly marine traveller...

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Summer Holidays

Plan your holiday in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. There's lots to do and see...

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Sunshine Statistics

New Zealand's sunniest place. In 2008 Whakatane recorded the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand.

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Whakatane Walks

Whether it's for fitness or to check out the views, the trails here are incredible. more >>

Looking to move here?

Brilliant! You'll find the Eastern Bay is a great place - especially for families. more >>