Family & Fun Activities

The Rawhiti Mountain Bike Park has a maze of trails including a kids area (lollipop track) and more advenced tracks.The park is on private property so you need a permit to get in. You can get one from the information centre call 0800 94252826.  

Enjoy a stunning helicopter flight along the coast of Whakatane, viewing the town and harbour, then across to Otarawairere and Ohope Beach. Only $65 per person for a 10 minute flight. 

The White Goose boutique winery specialises in using locally grown fruit to create a range of fine wines which are consistent winners in national fruit wine competitions. Tastings at the cellar door. 

Experience one of NZ's treasures. Taste strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, tayberries, ranuiberries, blueberries, boysenberries and blackcurrants. Try our famous Julians berry Icecreams. Huge playground, animal farm and helicopter rides. Open Oct - Feb 6. 

The Craft Gallery features over 70 different local & national artisans work. A huge range of inspiring gifts which are uniquely displayed. A must see for visitors and locals alike. You are sure to find something for yourself or a gift for that special someone. We cater for those who have children with our ‘Kids Corner’ play area. So come in and take a leisurely stroll through The Craft Gallery. 

An exhilarating two hour excursion to experience the best inshore sights of the Bay! Skim across the sparkling ocean then gently nose into the bays of Whale Is, Otarawairere and along the Ohope coastline, spending time with any marine life we encounter. 

Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools. 

Experience the fun and thrill of the surfing lifestyle at beautiful West End, Ohope Beach. Local qualified instructors will teach individuals or groups. Now offering Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). Give it a go! 

Explore over 3000 acres of native bush, farmland, crystal clear streams & views. Horse riding for all, mini to full day, picnic treks & cattlemuster. Dirtkarts Tracks & Mountain Bike Trails - Hire ours or bring your own. Accommodation - Bunkroom, Tourist Flat, Campervan Site. 

By day - a 10 acre, family fun, maze in maize! Lifeguards for the lost. Silly games! But by night it's CornEvil! Fridays after dark - BOP's only haunted attraction, the R16 Horror Maze in a field of corn. Ghouls await you - but where's that chainsaw?! From late Dec to April 30. 

One of NZ's best spots to observe the stunning night skies. Public nights, subject to weather, on Tuesday and Friday from 7.30pm (autumn/winter). Group bookings for schools, clubs & organised groups. Admission charges apply. 

The Gallery has a programme of dynamic & challenging exhibitions features works by local, national and international artists. Our Museum displays include fascinating and informative items of both local and national significance and feature Maori and European histories. Open 7 days. 

5 auditoriums equipped with great sound, comfortable seating and air conditioning. Available for private functions. Candy bar and time-out family fun centre. Marilyn's Cafe serves Roasted Addiqtion coffee, gourmet deserts, lunches and movie snacks.