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Public Art Trail

Whakatāne has a wide range of public art from traditional Māori carving to contemporary sculpture and painting.
A map of the trail is below. Each marker has information on the specific item at its location.

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Entrance to reserve

Ōhope Scenic Reserve

The entranceway to Ōhope Scenic Reserve features a traditional carved entranceway. The reserve itself is home to a large number of kiwi.

Kayakers on the Tarawera River

Tarawera River at Kawerau

Ready for whitewater fun? If you’ve got play boats, slalom kayaks, or maybe a couple of old car inner tubes, you’ll have a great time in Kawerau.

Cyclists on harbourside trail

Ōhope Harbourside Trail

This path for cyclists and walkers alike is a gentle amble for all ages and abilities along the shoreline of one of NZ’s most unspoiled estuaries, Ōhiwa Harbour.

Family walking Latham's Track

Latham's Hill Track

Walk over rolling farmland which leads up to native bush and a trig station. There you can enjoy superb views over the Rangitāiki Plains.

Look out point.

Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Trail

Nga Tapuwae o Toi, or the ‘Footprints of Toi’, is a walking trail that captures the essence of the Whakatāne District.

whakairo at The Heads

Historic Trail

Follow an interesting Historic Trail around through the town centre and along the river bank.

Parent and child kayaking on Lake Matahina

Lake Matahina

The sparkling blue waters of Lake Matahina offers excellent family kayaking and is an ideal spot for training.

Fairbrother Loop Track Entrance

Fairbrother Loop Walk

The Fairbrother Loop Walk is the first portion of the Ōhope Scenic Reserve.