The Whakatane Great Outdoors Monty's Revenge Multisport event is a day of adventure on one of the most scenic courses in New Zealand taking in seascapes, cliffs, bush and river vistas. Monty's Revenge is an acheiveable 57km course that includes run, bike and kayak sections and is open to individuals or teams. A new Duathlon option is also available. click here for more info...

Enjoy a scrumptious meal, listen to an amazing speaker. $55 tickets on sale at the Hospice Shop (beside Whitcoulls), Kerry Nott Pharmacy Opotiki or Smiths City Kawerau. There will be no door sales, and a cash bar only. The evening includes live and blind auctions. Uzabus will provide a bus Whakatane return for $5, bus route included with tickets. click here for more info...

The popular Bay of Plenty Electricity's 'Toi's Challenge' running and walking event takes place in Whakatane during November each year. The event takes in one of world's most scenic multi terranin routes - Nga Tapuwae o Toi (in the footsteps of Toi). The 18.5km kilometre course captures the essence of the Whakatane district and includes sea cliffs, Ohope Beach and native bush. click here for more info...

January 8 & 9 2010 -One of Touch NZ's biggest open events that has been running for 23 years.The event attracts teams from all over NZ and overseas - attractive prizes, great summer social atmosphere click here for more info...

The 3rd annual Tarawera Ultramarathon is a 110 or 85 or 60 kilometre trail ultramarathon run from Rotorua to Kawerau. click here for more info...