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Wairaka Park

Wairaka Centennial Park

Wairaka Centennial Park, sits alongside the Whakatāne River at The Heads. The park is a fantastic, family-friendly recreation destination which includes:

  • A zero-depth water play area
  • A fun playground
  • A swimming/diving/jumping area for older children
  • Barbecues, picnic tables, and shade structures

Contact Details

Muriwai Drive
Whakatāne
New Zealand

Free

More things to do

For a truly unforgettable experience, join the White Island Flights team for one of their great value White Island scenic flights.

Fishing out of Whakatāne to White Island, down to Waihau Bay and the Ranfurly Bank, we offer all different styles of fishing targeting everything from trout to marlin.

The Eastern Bay offers fantastic diving for everyone from beginners through to pros, we can cater for snorkelers, recreational and technical divers.

Te Papaka pa is rich in Ngāti Awa history. From the summit, a magnificent panorama landward and seaward avails. Nowadays the site is no longer inhabited but is open to sightseers.  

This sculpture, commissioned by the Molly Morpeth Canaday Trust and crafted by Jonathon Campbell in 2007, honors the renowned New Zealand author Margaret Mahy.

Not as well known as the other courses in our District, the Te Teko golf course provides a relaxing atmosphere ideal for the casual golfer and groups. 

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