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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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Whirinaki Waterfall Track

Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track

This easy loop track follows the Whirinaki River through superb podocarp forest with many excellent vantage points of the river.

Group on Motu Trails

Dunes Trail

Meandering over Ōpōtiki’s dunes and beach, it's just as good for walking and running as it is for biking. With no hills above 15 metres, and plenty of places to access the sand, children love it!

whakairo at The Heads

Historic Trail

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

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.

Family Biking on Warren Cole Walkway

Warren Cole Walkway

Perfect for a family ride or walk on a flat, paved shared-use path that follows the riverbank.

Fairbrother Loop Track Entrance

Fairbrother Loop Walk

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

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.

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.