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Eastern Bay of Plenty

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New Zealand map showing Whakatanes location.

Welcome to our place – OHOPE BEACH

The golden sands of Ohope Beach stretch out for a stunning 11 kilometres. The sparkling blue Pacific Ocean offers a cornucopia of incredible deep sea fishing and marine sports.

In early summer, New Zealand’s Pohutukawa tree blazes with red blossom – Ohope Beach is known as “Pohutukawa Paradise”.

At Ohope Beach, you’re just 10 minutes’ drive from Whakatane, in the spectacular Eastern Bay of Plenty of New Zealand. You’re ideally placed to walk or run the beautiful Nga Tapuwae O Toi bush track, watch rare sea birds in unspoiled Ohiwa Harbour, or simply enjoy the great swimming.

From Whakatane, take a White Island live volcano tour, go whale watching and dolphin swimming, or catch the buzz of the thriving entertainment and shopping centre.

Whakatane's "One Year To Go" celebrations included the Shout it Out campaign. Here are some of Whakatane's future rugby stars getting amongst the celebration on Ohope Beach.

The following Rugby World Cup 2011 fixtures will take place at the Rotorua International Stadium

10 SEP 2011 FJI - NAM
14 SEP 2011 SAM - NAM
25 SEP 2011 IRE - RUS

For information about regional fixtures and team hosting click here

The Bay of Plenty, one of the country’s top holiday destinations for Kiwis, offers a great mix of accommodation, activities, scenic attractions, culture and top dining experiences. For things to do and places to stay check out accommodation and events.

2011/2012 Whakatane Visitor Guide

ARE YOU A LOCAL TOURISM OPERATOR OR RETAILER? The 2011/2012 edition of the Whakatane Visitor Guide is currently being developed. Put your business in the face of the 80,000 visitors that head to Whakatane every year!