Kāpū-te-rangi (Pā of Toi)

A self-guided scavenger hunt in Whakatāne, New Zealand, the Kiwi Capital of the World!

The Whakaari/White Island Experience room provides a stunning up-close and informative experience of this geothermal wonder.

Great fun for the little ones. Trains generally run on Sundays from 10 am - until 3 pm, weather permitting.

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

Experience What We Live For!  Whirinaki forest holidays are our passion.

The Whakatāne Astronomical Society provide night sky viewing from the nationally renowned Whakatāne Observatory.

This mural is a collaboration with Ushy Ushy from the Cook Islands and is about the migration of the waka from the Cook Islands to the Bay of Plenty, and keeping the connection alive between all of us. 

Te Kura Whare is New Zealand’s first living building. It embodies Tūhoe and Tūhoetana values of respect for nature and whenua, inspired by the unity of people.