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The gardens comprise rose gardens, a formal entrance, scented garden and areas for bulbs, shrubs and perennials. 

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

Choose your ADVENTURE.... Escape Room, Virtual Reality or Board Games

A fun, diverse and detailed riverside park, adjacent to the Warren Cole walkway. 

A popular spot known to locals as 'The Heads' where the Whakatāne River meets the sea.

The Mataatua waka first landed at Te Toka Tapu, which is sited opposite Turuturu Roimata (Statue Rock) at the Whakatāne river mouth. 

"I was asked to paint some movie characters, found some cool ones and added my favourite colours."

Te Wairere Falls is a sacred landmark to all of Mataatua. One of the most beautiful and historically significant places in Whakatāne.