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Trekker Walking through Whirinaki Forest
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Trekker Walking through Whirinaki Forest

Whirinaki - Google Street View

Towering trees, rushing rivers, diverse habitats and a fascinating past combine to create the Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park. It's one of the New Zealand's most remarkable and significant forests and a must-see biodiversity hotspot - the dense forest supports high numbers of rare birds.

Explore one of many tracks in the park by walking the Waterfall Loop Track with Google Streetview.


Street View Highlights

Take virtual tours via Google Street View of some of the Whakatāne District's most popular and spectacular destinations.

"It’s almost best described as something spiritual. It might sound silly but my favourite part was just sitting down over a cup of bush tea for a chat." 

The walk around Tauwhare is an opportunity to learn something of the district’s history and enjoy brilliant views over the harbour to Ohakana Island, Port Ōhope and the East Cape.

Bordered by the Whakatāne River on one side and bush-clad cliffs on the other, Whakatāne's commercial centre must have one of the most scenic settings any town could wish for.