Whirinaki Forest Footsteps

Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools. 

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.

Join us for dolphin and seal swimming encounters with frequent penguin, sea bird and occasional whale sightings.

Professional, experienced skippers on well-equipped, seaworthy vessels - Cascade and Tracker II.

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

The centre hosts the Horizon Energy Group Library, the Whakatāne District Museum display and three gallery spaces.

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

Otuawhaki has great importance for Ngāti Awa as a fishing ground and place of learning.