David Poole Art Studio

Come on board "The Gambler" with renowned skipper Mick Goodin. Deep sea, bottom and game fishing all year round.

The brainchild of Colin Hughes, these picturesque tiles were designed and created by a team of 12 artisans from the Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts.

A shared-use track that includes an optional overnight stop at a historic hut and amazing views from the top of the Moerangi saddle.

One of New Zealand’s most scenic golf courses, uniquely situated between Pacific Ocean on one side and the beautiful, unspoilt Ohiwa Harbour. 

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

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

Join us for dolphin and seal swimming encounters with frequent penguin, sea bird and occasional whale sightings.

The Mataatua waka first landed at Te Toka Tapu, which is sited opposite Turuturu Roimata (Statue Rock) at the Whakatāne river mouth.