Arts, Culture & Heritage

It is said that an artist's greatest inspiration is found in the natural environment so it is now wonder that Whakatane enjoys such a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Song, dance, sculpture, traditional Maori art practitioners and everything in between can be found in Whakatane and throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

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Creative trail
The Eastern Bay of Plenty with its stunning coastal outlook, warm and sunny climate, has a burgeoning arts scene. More »
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Mātaatua Wharenui
Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae: Home of Mātaatua Wharenui, returned to Whakatane after well over a century away. More »

Arts, culture and heritage organisations
Whakatane has a number of community organisations and clubs focussed on arts and heritage More »

Public Art Trail
Whakatane has a wide range of public art from traditional Maori carving to contemporary sculpture and painting. More »
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Historic Trail
Whakatane has a rich cultural history. Many historic sites are accessible from the river walkway near the town centre. More »