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Whakaari / White Island Model

White Island/Whakaari Experience Room

The Whakaari/White Island Experience room provides a stunning up-close and informative experience of this geothermal wonder.

Located at the Whakatane isite Visitor Information Centre the room features an amazing, steam-emitting scale model; a superb documentary video; and a series of interpretation panels explaining the fascinating geology, history and cultural significance of the island.

Contact Details

Whakatāne isite Visitor Information Centre
Whakatāne
New Zealand

Free

Monday - Friday 9 am - 3.30 pm
Saturday - 9.30 am - 2 pm
Sunday - Closed

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The Whirinaki Rainforest - a majestic, ancient and spiritual realm. Join us for a guided walking journey into the heart of this vast, Jurassic, podocarp rain forest. 

Shuttle service to the Pakihi Track and other stop off points, or mountain bike down after being dropped off by helicopter. Cycle hire, cruisers, tandems, road and mountain bikes.

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

The spectaular Tarawera Falls is a 35-metre high waterfall on the Tarawera River that flows out of Lake Tarawera and across a lava flow

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