David Poole Art Studio

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

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

The centre hosts the Horizon Energy Group Library, the Whakatāne District Museum display and three gallery spaces.

Choose your ADVENTURE.... Escape Room, Virtual Reality or Board Games

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 “Weeboy”10-metre Rodger Hill twin hull offers casual inshore trips in a 10-mile radius from Whakatāne.

A friendly welcome is guaranteed when you play this lovely but testing par 70 course. 

Filled with fresh water from deep underground, it’s the perfect spot for a family picnic and refreshing swim on a hot summer day.