Diveworks - Whale Island Guided Tours

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

The Whakatāne Astronomical Society provide night sky viewing from the nationally renowned Whakatāne Observatory.

Muriwai is a loved and honoured ancestress of the Mataatua tribes whose mana has endured down the centuries.

Te Toka o Irakewa is one of three landmarks that Toroa was told to look for by his father Irakewa when the Mataatua canoe journeyed to Kakahoroa. 

Do something new, New Zealand! The kiwi invented riverbug is the most fun and unique way to explore our taonga wai (water treasures).

Drop in to all the best spots in the Mōtū and Te Urewera Ranges. Land and camp, or stay in one of the many huts located in the National Parks.

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

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