From some of New Zealand's biggest fishing tournaments and multisport events to the Summer Arts festival and BirdsaPlenty festival, the Whakatane community puts on a wide range of events catering for many interests. Take a look at some of Whakatane's biggest events listed below. Or visit the Annual Events Calendar for a full list.
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Ladies Tuna Tournament
The Whakatane Sport Fishing Club runs one of the biggest ladies fishing tournaments in New Zealand every summer. click here for more info...
The annual Mataatua Waka Ama regatta takes place during April on the Whakatane River and attracts over 400 competitors from around the region. click here for more info...
Date(s)
25th April 2010
Location
Whakatane River
Contact
Rangi Rapana
Phone
07 308 4510
R4 Cycle Race
Pinarello R4: Rotorua, Rotoiti, Rotoehu and Rotoma. Take in some of New Zealand's most beautiful scenery as you cycle from Rotorua to Whakatane. The unique 90km course has been designed to pass four stunning lakes as it winds up the undulating terrain of State Highway 30. Riders will pass forest sections, over the Rotomas to the Rangitaiki plains, rolling through Te Teko to Awakeri and onto the finish in Whakatane. click here for more info...
The annual business show that features the huge range of Eastern Bay of Plenty business and leisure activities. It's All Here. Free entry to the public. Friday 12pm - 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm. click here for more info...
Let's get ready to rumble... MOVE over, David Tua … the Eastern Bay’s boxing talent is ready to step into the ring.
Local identities are volunteering to glove up and put their bodies on the line … all for a good cause.
click here for more info...
The popular Bay of Plenty Electricity's 'Toi's Challenge' running and walking event takes place in Whakatane during November each year. The event takes in one of world's most scenic multi terranin routes - Nga Tapuwae o Toi (in the footsteps of Toi). The 18.5km kilometre course captures the essence of the Whakatane district and includes sea cliffs, Ohope Beach and native bush. click here for more info...
The ultimate challenge takes place in Whakatane each year - This year the 24 hour version will be replaced by two shorter races which will include the usual trekking, mountain biking and some new mystery events click here for more info...
The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.
