One of Whakatāne's iconic annual events this is a multi-terrain 18km loop on the beautiful coastal Nga Tapuwae o Toi track, Ōhope beach and native bush trails.
In 2021, The NZ Herald ran a series of articles focusing on Māori tourism businesses, showcasing who they are, what they do. This is the story of Don Allardice (Ngāti Kahungunu) of Riverbug.
The route delivers plenty of scenery, vegetation and birdlife; and, if you read the information boards you’ll come across, about 800 years of history too.
If you've conquered a half marathon and you want an altogether different kind of walking challenge, put Julian’s Berry Farm Toi's Challenge in your diary!
Whakatāne makes an ideal holiday hub for rides like Moerangi and Motu Trails - with great stuff to do off the bike. You don’t have to look far for cycle fun in Whakatāne.
Sun to Surf is a unique and exciting oceanside event, which will take place on the final day of daylight saving. Starting in the late afternoon allowing competitors to run into the twilight from the scenic township of Whakatāne to the stunning finish on NZ's Best Loved Beach.
In 2021, The NZ Herald ran a series of articles focusing on Māori tourism businesses, showcasing who they are, what they do. This is the story of Hinewai McManus (Tūhoe, Ngā Tamariki o Te Kohu): Te Urewera Treks, Murupara, Ruatāhuna, Whakatāne
We invited Kiwi adventurer BareKiwi to the Whakatāne district, asked him to bring his camera, introduced him some of the locals, and these are the epic results.
