Diveworks - Whale Island Guided Tours

Otarawairere is the hidden jewel of the Whakatāne-Ōhope area. This secluded beach is accessible only on foot or by kayak, but the trip is definitely worth the effort.

This mural is a collaboration with Ushy Ushy from the Cook Islands and is about the migration of the waka from the Cook Islands to the Bay of Plenty, and keeping the connection alive between all of us. 

This sculpture, commissioned by the Molly Morpeth Canaday Trust and crafted by Jonathon Campbell in 2007, honors the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.

Wairaka Centennial Park, sits alongside the Whakatāne River at The Heads. The park is a fantastic, family-friendly recreation destination.

This bronze statue atop Turuturu Rock lies at the mouth of the Whakatāne River and commemorates the bravery of Wairaka.

At Bushaven's Motu Trails Hire and Shuttle, we can transport you, your bike or tramping gear to any location.

Explore the internationally-acclaimed Whirinaki rainforest with the pioneers of eco-tourism in this region.

Your fishing success is assured with Lindsay who has been fishing and hunting for more than 45 years.