Experience the beauty of the great outdoors in the Whakatane District with knowledgeable guides who will take you to the spectacular unspoilt settings that New Zealand is famous for. Trips can include tramps, horse treks and camping in Te Urewera National Park and Whirinaki Forest Park or shorter walks through coastal reserves.
Sample the serenity. Taste the tranquillity. Feel the friendliness. Sense the spirituality. Rainforest walks and treks, meeting at Murupara or Rotorua. Beautiful location, wonderful hosts. 1-day eco-cultural walk and 3-day rainforest trek, with overnight stays at nature camp.
Moutohora (Whale) Island, Whakatane’s closest ocean landmark is a wildlife sanctuary administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC). Landing tours are only run through the current DOC concessionaire. 2 - 4 hour Eco Marine Tours may include a landing at Sulphur Bay or snorkelling.
Kayaking adventures for independent travellers, family groups, businesses and schools. Offering hires and guided tours at a number of locations in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, we promise lonely islands, secluded beaches and an escape from the crowd. Accommodation is also available.
An exhilarating 2 hour excursion to experience the best inshore sights of the Bay! Enjoy the wind in your hair as you skim across the sparkling ocean then gently nose into the bays of Whale Is, Otarawairere and along the Ohope coastline, spending time with any marine life we encounter.
Guided 1 to 4 day treks in the magnificent Te Urewera National Park and Whirinaki Forest Park with experienced, local Maori guides. Enjoy learning about the area's flora, fauna and history, and the special association Maori have with this remote wilderness region. Pick-up Murupara or Rotorua. Starting October 2006.
Majestic ignibrite cliffs of the Matahina Dam, a scenic sweeping gorge and exciting white water rapids of the Rangitaiki River. This 1¼ hour jetboat tour to the Aniwhenua Falls you will never forget. Experience real jet boating.
White water rafting and unforgettable river adventures. Regular guided rafting on five rivers; Wairoa, Rangitaiki, Kaituna, Motu and Mohaka. Unique range of experiences from wild white water rafting to leisurely scenic floats, from 1 hour to 4 days. Our experienced guides take safety seriously.
We are dedicated to showing you an excellent day on the river. Challenge the rapids, swim in calm pools and surf our favourite play spots. We cater to both the novice and experienced rafter. Choose from the Rangitaiki River (grade 3-4) or the Wairoa River (grade 4-5).
Comfortable, family accommodation in self contained motel or backpackers. Meals available. Horse treks, guided hunting and fishing. We can cater for up to 16 people - ideal walking groups. Trampers shuttle service to Whirinaki Track.
Location
Farm Road, Te Whaiti
Phone
07 366 3235
Fax
07 366 3235
Te Urewera Adventures of NZ
Horse trekking, tramping, camping, fishing at Ruatahuna. Contact Margaret Biddle.
Farm Road, Te Whaiti Comfortable, family accommodation in self contained motel or backpackers.
Whirinaki Rainforest Experiences
The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.
