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Whakatane and Ohope

Whakatane and Ohope

Whakatane has a vibrant and attractive shopping district with a wide range of specialty and fashion shops, chain stores, services and cafes. Browse Whakatane for Gifts, Stationery and Photography, Sports and Leisure, Homewares, Food and Beverages and Fashion stores. Local radio and newspapers will keep you up-to-date with local news, views and events during your stay.

Fashion

Rosita's Whakatane

Rosita’s stocks fashion with an edge. Curve, Jump, Ultimo, Carolyn Taylor, Didier, Catastrophe, Gossip, Miss Anne, Trebliss Jeans. We are also stockists of fashion accessories. Open week days 9am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. December and January only Sunday 10am to 2pm.

Location

142 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 9376

Fax

07 308 8263

Mobile

0274 998 403

Email

rositas@actrix.co.nz

Justify

Justify. Experience unique New Zealand fashion in an upmarket and spacious store. Browse through the exquisitely made labels in a relaxed atmosphere: Workshop, Starfish, Nyne, Ruby, Keucke, Hayley Smith, Chelsea Thorpe and Australian Metalicus and George. Open seven days.

Location

White Isle Apartments 23 - 29 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 9494

Fax

07 307 9493

Mobile

021 114 0516

Logan Shoes

In a class of its own. Bringing the latest fashion in woman's shoes and handbags. NZ and imported styles. Personal service at all times. Locally owned and operated with the proprietors having a passion for shoes. 'The store all the ladies talk about from one end of the country to the other'.

Location

138 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 8263

Fax

07 308 8263

Mobile

0274 998 403

Email

loganshoes@xtra.co.nz

Salt Air Surf Company

We stock all the major surf brands of clothing, sunglasses & shoes. A full range of adult and children’s wetsuits and rash vests. An extensive range of new and secondhand surfboards for the learner through to the experienced surfer. Surfboard and bodyboard hire. Open 7 days.

Location

190 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 8807

Fax

07 308 8807

Email

saltair@orcon.net.nz

Food and Beverages

Bin Inn Food Market

We specialise in Gluten Free and organic products, dried fruits, nuts, herbs and spices, confectionary, cereals, Asian, pet food, cleaners and a large range of home brew supplies.

Location

22 Richardson St, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 1515

Fax

07 307 1514

New World Whakatane Supermarket

Whakatane's freshest supermarket offers an extensive range of groceries, fabulous choice of fresh foods & a fantastic selection of wine and chilled beers. New Zealand's cheapest full-service supermarket where we pack your groceries with a smile, shop New World Whakatane. Open 7 days 8am - 9pm.

Location

Kakahoroa Drive (riverside of the town centre), Whakatane

Phone

07 306 0400

Website

www.newworldwhakatane.co.nz

Pak 'N Save

Whakatane's largest supermarket offers a full range of groceries, fresh foods and liquor at consistently lower prices than other supermarkets. With ample free parking, friendly service and our spacious store you will enjoy shopping at Pak 'n Save. Open: 8am-9pm every day.

Location

King Street, Kopeopeo

Phone

07 308 0388

Fax

07 308 6299

Email

office.whakatane@pns.co.nz

Postal

PO Box 2234, Kopeopeo, Whakatane

Woolworths @ Gull

Your local top-up supermarket, open 24 hrs, 7 days for the things you need, when you need them. Choose from our great range of hot food, fresh meat, fruit and vegetables, bakery bread & other essentials like phone cards and stamps (hooks and bait too!) Fill up on groceries when you fill up on fuel.

Location

2-6 King Street, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 8440

Fax

07 307 9368

The Mill Liquorsave

Welcome ... come and enjoy New Zealand’s largest independent liquor retailer. We are open seven days with lots of parking and fantastic deals.

Location

23 King Street, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 1423

Fax

07 307 1426

Gifts, Stationery and Photography

The Craft Gallery

The Craft Gallery features over 70 different local and national artisans at work.  A huge range of art and craft is uniquely displayed.  A must see for visitors and locals alike.  You are sure to find something something for yourself or a gift for that special someone.

Location

32 Richardson Street, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 0475

Email

thecraftgallery@xtra.co.nz

JESSOPS GIFTS STUDIO

Jessops Gifts Studio

Exquisite handmade gifts, natural fruit soaps, hand creams & Lavender products. Groups welcome. Open 10am to 4pm Nov - March. From April - Oct, please phone first.

Location

24 Lambet Road, RD2, Whakatane

Phone

07 322 8443

Fax

07 322 8443

Email

r.jess@xtra.co.nz

Paper Plus Whakatane

Your one stop shop for books, magazines, post cards, greeting cards, stamps and stationery. And don't forget LOTTO. Enjoy being served by our friendly and helpful team. Open 6 days a week Feb-Nov. Open 7 days Dec-Jan. Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm. Fri 8.30am-6pm. Sat 8.30am-7.00pm.

Location

170 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 6799

Fax

07 307 1460

Email

whakatanepaperplus@xtra.co.nz

WHITCOULLS

Whitcoulls

Choose from an extensive range of books, magazines, DVDs and videos. Great selection of cards and stationery. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Open seven days a week.

Location

111 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 9973

Fax

07 308 9975

Image City

A free CD Burn when you print 20 photos.

Location

212 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 9004

Fax

07 308 9365

Website

www.imagecity.co.nz

Lazer Photos and Cameras

Digital and photographic destination • 1 hr photos • APS processing • digital camera prints • prints to CD • email service • enlargements • business cards • poster prints • cameras • digital cameras • video cameras • binoculars. Kodak Express - for the best pictures in town. Fly Buys.

Location

126 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 0384

Fax

07 307 2659

Mobile

021 304 705

Email

lazerphoto@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.lazerphoto.co.nz

Sea Breeze Tourist Boutique

Come and see our impressive and attractively displayed extensive range of quality gifts and souvenirs for all occasions & budgets. Extensive range of bone carving and greenstone. We will gift wrap and mail purchases to anywhere worldwide. Proudly owned by a born and bred New Zealander.

Location

Cinema 5 Building, The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 4629

Fax

07 308 4398

Flower World

Beautiful flowers and gifts delivered locally and internationally through Interflora.  Gifts suitable for all occasions.

Location

42 King Street, Kopeopeo, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 8744

Fax

07 307 0845

Mobile

027 224 0810

Email

flower.world@xtra.co.nz

Face and Fragrance Beauty Therapy Clinic

For all your beauty therapy requirements.  Specialising in Janesce Skin Specific Naturopathic Programs and Electrolysis. IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatments.

Location

8 Victoria Avenue, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 0202

Fax

07 322 2400

The Personal Touch Engraver

See the Personal Touch Engraver for unique gifts, local souvenirs, trophies and awards. Complementary gift wrapping and tourist information available.

Location

205 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 6140

Fax

07 308 6124

Homeware

Local Media

Radio 1XX

Local award-winning radio station offering Bay Of Plenty news, sport,weather & marine information, community notices and adult contemporary music to the Eastern Bay Of Plenty on 90.5FM & 1242AM and 93.0FM at Ohope Beach.

Location

Cnr of The Strand & McAlister St, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 6239, Studio 07 306 1242

Free Phone

0800 30 86 22 (Studio)

Fax

07 307 1242

Email

1xx@1xx.co.nz

Website

www.1xx.co.nz

Postal

PO Box 383, Whakatane

Bayrock 97.7FM & 99.3FM

The Bay Of Plenty's Original Rock Station.

Location

Cnr The Strand & McAlister St, Whakatane

Phone

07 306 1222

Fax

07 307 1242

Email

bayrock@bayrock.co.nz

Website

www.bayrock.co.nz

Postal

PO Box 383, Whakatane

The Sun 96.9FM

Local radio station offering Maori programmes, news and Hip Hop music.

Location

Kingsway Mall, Kopeopeo, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 0403

Fax

07 308 0150

Email

sunfm@xtra.co.nz

Website

http://www.sunfm.irirangi.net

Whakatane Beacon & Bay Weekend

Whakatane's award winning community newspaper, the Whakatane Beacon, is available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at various newsagents, dairies and bookshops. Bay Weekend is a free lifestyle weekly available late Friday or Saturday.

Location

Whakatane Beacon, Pyne St., Whakatane

Phone

07 308 8129

Website

www.whakatanebeacon.co.nz

Eastern Bay News

Catch up with the news of the Eastern Bay every Thursday with this free community newspaper.

Location

Eastern Bay News, Phoenix House, Pyne St, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 8300

Fax

07 307 0567

Email

ebn@easternbaynews.co.nz

Sports and Leisure

Sportsworld Whakatane

We welcome all visitors to the Eastern Bay of Plenty and to our store. Our friendly team are happy to look after your needs from diving, fishing, technical running/walking shoes, sports apparel to that volleyball on the beach. The largest selection of sports gear at your local sports specialists.

Location

186 The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 307 0714

Fax

07 307 0765

Mobile

027 440 1126

Email

sportsworldwhk@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.divewhite.co.nz

Whakatane Hunting & Fishing NZ

Known throughout NZ as a hunting and fishing paradise. Within 30 minutes of Whakatane you can catch trophy trout, shoot deer and catch gamefish. We carry the largest range of fishing & hunting equipment in the Bay of Plenty and provide professional service and advice for beginners and experts.

Location

123 Commerce Street, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 7528

Fax

07 308 7546

Email

alan@whaf.co.nz

Website

www.whaf.co.nz

Whakatane Cycle Centre (Avanti Pro)

Whakatane Cycle Centre has been in business for over 20 years, providing quality service, bicycles, cycle clothing and shoes, gift vouchers, accessories and repairs.  Stockists of Avanti, Specialised, GT, Raleigh, Tarini, Mongoose, EMC2 Road Bikes, Subbikes and Subwear (Sarah Ulmer) and Scott.  We also have a large range of children's bikes.

Location

22 - 24 Boon Street, Whakatane

Phone

07 308 8663

Fax

07 308 8663

Email

whakatanecyclecentre@xtra.co.nz

Bayrock 97.7FM & 99.3FM

Cnr The Strand & McAlister St, Whakatane

Bin Inn Food Market

22 Richardson St, Whakatane

Eastern Bay News

Eastern Bay News, Phoenix House, Pyne St, Whakatane

Face and Fragrance Beauty Therapy Clinic

8 Victoria Avenue, Whakatane

Flower World

42 King Street, Kopeopeo, Whakatane

Image City

212 The Strand, Whakatane

Jessops Gifts Studio

JESSOPS GIFTS STUDIO
24 Lambet Road, RD2, Whakatane

Justify

White Isle Apartments 23 - 29 The Strand, Whakatane

Lazer Photos and Cameras

126 The Strand, Whakatane

Logan Shoes

138 The Strand, Whakatane

New World Whakatane Supermarket

Kakahoroa Drive (riverside of the town centre), Whakatane

Pak 'N Save

King Street, Kopeopeo

Paper Plus Whakatane

170 The Strand, Whakatane

Radio 1XX

Cnr of The Strand & McAlister St, Whakatane

Rosita's Whakatane

142 The Strand, Whakatane

Salt Air Surf Company

190 The Strand, Whakatane

Sea Breeze Tourist Boutique

Cinema 5 Building, The Strand, Whakatane

Sportsworld Whakatane

186 The Strand, Whakatane

The Craft Gallery

32 Richardson Street, Whakatane

The Mill Liquorsave

23 King Street, Whakatane

The Personal Touch Engraver

205 The Strand, Whakatane

The Sun 96.9FM

Kingsway Mall, Kopeopeo, Whakatane

Whakatane Beacon & Bay Weekend

Whakatane Beacon, Pyne St., Whakatane

Whakatane Cycle Centre (Avanti Pro)

22 - 24 Boon Street, Whakatane

Whakatane Hunting & Fishing NZ

123 Commerce Street, Whakatane

Whitcoulls

WHITCOULLS
111 The Strand, Whakatane

Woolworths @ Gull

2-6 King Street, Whakatane

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.