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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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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.

Kayaker on Aniwhenua Falls

Rangitāiki River from Lake Aniwaniwa

A downstream run on the Rangitāiki River from the power station at the base of Lake Aniwaniwa towards Lake Matahina.

Burma Road trail

Burma Road

If you're keen for a simple family spin, go to Maraetotara in Ōhope. Ride up the unsealed Maraetotara Road into the bush-edged Burma Rd to the main Ōhope-Whakatāne highway.

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.

Tauwhare Pa

Tauwhare Pā

Learn of the district's history and enjoy brilliant views of Ohakana Island, Port Ōhope and the East Cape.

Friends walking on the Bird Walk

The Bird Walk - Mokorua

This portion of Ngā Tapuwae o Toi Trail offers a number of views over Whakatāne and the surrounding area.

Waiotahe Spit Reserve

Waiotahe Spit Reserve

A great spot for safe paddling, whether that's aboard plastic sit-ons, sea kayaks, multisport racers or tractor tyres.

whakairo at The Heads

Historic Trail

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