Home Public Art Trail Image 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. You might also like... ImageWaiotahe Spit ReserveA great spot for safe paddling, whether that's aboard plastic sit-ons, sea kayaks, multisport racers or tractor tyres.View »ImageWaioeka RiverTwist down a bush-clad valley south of Ōpōtiki. The river’s a treasure, with plenty of fun grade 1 and 2 paddling and awesome wilderness scenery.View »ImageWest End to Ōtarawairere by SUP or KayakPaddle out through the waves to Ōtarawairere Beach, a stunning spot, with craggy rocky outcrops pushing out into the sea.View »ImageŌhope Scenic ReserveThe entranceway to Ōhope Scenic Reserve features a traditional carved entranceway. The reserve itself is home to a large number of kiwi.View »ImageHistoric TrailFollow an interesting Historic Trail around through the town centre and along the river bank.View »ImageLake MatahinaThe sparkling blue waters of Lake Matahina offers excellent family kayaking and is an ideal spot for training.View »ImageTarawera River at KawerauReady 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.View »ImageNgā Tapuwae O Toi TrailNga Tapuwae o Toi, or the ‘Footprints of Toi’, is a walking trail that captures the essence of the Whakatāne District.View »
ImageWaiotahe Spit ReserveA great spot for safe paddling, whether that's aboard plastic sit-ons, sea kayaks, multisport racers or tractor tyres.View »
ImageWaioeka RiverTwist down a bush-clad valley south of Ōpōtiki. The river’s a treasure, with plenty of fun grade 1 and 2 paddling and awesome wilderness scenery.View »
ImageWest End to Ōtarawairere by SUP or KayakPaddle out through the waves to Ōtarawairere Beach, a stunning spot, with craggy rocky outcrops pushing out into the sea.View »
ImageŌhope Scenic ReserveThe entranceway to Ōhope Scenic Reserve features a traditional carved entranceway. The reserve itself is home to a large number of kiwi.View »
ImageHistoric TrailFollow an interesting Historic Trail around through the town centre and along the river bank.View »
ImageLake MatahinaThe sparkling blue waters of Lake Matahina offers excellent family kayaking and is an ideal spot for training.View »
ImageTarawera River at KawerauReady 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.View »
ImageNgā Tapuwae O Toi TrailNga Tapuwae o Toi, or the ‘Footprints of Toi’, is a walking trail that captures the essence of the Whakatāne District.View »