Dolphins & Water Activities
If you are keen on your water sports you will be spoiled for choice in the Eastern Bay. With over 50km of coastline and several major rivers you won't have to go back to the same water twice (unless you really want to!). We have a number of experienced providers to make sure you have the right equipment and information to have a great time.
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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! Read more » |
A , Ohope Beach E Email Us T 07 312 4909 M 021 149 1972 |
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Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools. Read more » |
A , E Email Us T 07 315 4005, 027 27 24 073 W View Website |
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Join us for Dolphin and seal swimming encounters with frequent Penguin, Sea bird and occasional whale sightings. We conduct Marine eco tours and diving or snorkelling adventures with all equipment supplied. Bicycle hire and tour information also available. Read more » |
A 96 The Strand, Whakatane E Email Us T 07 308 2001 T 0800 354 7737 M 027 628 0849 W View Website |
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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. Read more » |
A 15 The Strand East, Whakatane E Email Us T 07 307 9588 T 0800 733 529 W View Website |
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Majestic ignibrite cliffs of the Matahina Dam, a scenic sweeping gorge and exciting white water rapids of the Rangitaiki River. A tour you will never forget! Read more » |
A , E Email Us T 07 307 0663, 0800 800 538, 025 761 521 W View Website |
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Did You Know?
That’s space!
Ohope beach is around 11km long - at an average of perhaps 50m wide that's 550,000 square metres of sand.
Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.
Zip on down!
Whakatane is under five hours’ drive from Auckland, and just 90 minutes from Rotorua.
No crowds!
The population of Whakatane/Ohope is 17,000. Around 32,000 people live across the wider district.
Holidaymakers
Whakatane welcomes around 50,000 holidaymakers over the summer months.
That’s space!
Ohope beach is around 11km long - at an average of perhaps 50m wide that's 550,000 square metres of sand.
Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.
Zip on down!
Whakatane is under five hours’ drive from Auckland, and just 90 minutes from Rotorua.
No crowds!
The population of Whakatane/Ohope is 17,000. Around 32,000 people live across the wider district.
Holidaymakers
Whakatane welcomes around 50,000 holidaymakers over the summer months.
