Fishing
The Eastern Bay of Plenty is well known for deep sea and big game fishing. There is a large fleet of charter boats based in Whakatane and regular competitions (where numerous national and world record catches have been achieved). You can head out for half a day’s inshore fishing for snapper, or take a three day charter out to the Ranfurly Banks in search of your own personal trophy fish. Target species include Yellowfin, Skipjack, and Albacore tuna, along with sharks and Marlin.
For more information about Fishing Tournaments visit the Whakatane Sport Fishing Club website.
20K 4Way Tournament. Sponsored by Extreme Boats 25/01/2013 - 27/01/2013
Annual Ladies Tournament. Sponsored by Ocean Sports Marine 08/02/2013 - 10/02/2013
NZ Sport Fishing Club Nationals. 16/02/2013 - 23/02/2013
SCA Hygiene Tournament. 22/03/2013 - 23/03/2013
Surtees Boats Only Tournament. 20/04/2013 - 21/04/2013
Annual Trout Tournament. Sponsored by Haddock Spray Painters & Panel Beaters. 11/05/2013 - 12/05/2013
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Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.Awesome spot!
This region was central to the first settlement of New Zealand (Aotearoa) by Maori, the tangata whenua (people of the land).Holidaymakers
Whakatane welcomes around 50,000 holidaymakers over the summer months.What a scorcher!
In 2012, Whakatane was the sunniest spot in the whole of New Zealand! Whakatane scores the country’s hottest temperature around 55 days a year. Summer daytime temperatures generally reach 20-25°C.Paradise!
Ohiwa Harbour is a haven for many rare and endangered species of birds. The hills above Whakatane are kiwi sanctuaries. There are many projects to restore and protect local environments. Whales, dolphins and Orca are often seen off the coast of Whakatane.Ka-boom!
Whakaari (White Island) erupted as recently as 2001. Boulders the size of cars were tossed around the volcano crater.Awesome spot!
This region was central to the first settlement of New Zealand (Aotearoa) by Maori, the tangata whenua (people of the land).Holidaymakers
Whakatane welcomes around 50,000 holidaymakers over the summer months.What a scorcher!
In 2012, Whakatane was the sunniest spot in the whole of New Zealand! Whakatane scores the country’s hottest temperature around 55 days a year. Summer daytime temperatures generally reach 20-25°C.Paradise!
Ohiwa Harbour is a haven for many rare and endangered species of birds. The hills above Whakatane are kiwi sanctuaries. There are many projects to restore and protect local environments. Whales, dolphins and Orca are often seen off the coast of Whakatane.
