Summer at Wharfside

Wharfside is the place to be this summer season.
 

Between December & February, Wharfside welcomes the following tourism operators:

🛶Takutai Adventures - Explore Ōhope & Ōhiwa Harbour by land and sea 🌊
⛵Tio Ōhiwa - Book a shuck 'n' cruise interactive oyster tour or harbour cruise on Ōhiwa Harbour.
👁️Whakatāne i-Site stand. Pick up visitor info. 
Supported by: Mata Brewery 🍻, and local food trucks 🍔 on site from 27 December - 8 February.
Note: Operators run OBT 'Ōhope beach time', hours subject to change.

🗓️ From the 1st December set off on a Tio Ōhiwa harbour cruise or interactive oyster tour.
🗓️ From Friday 26 December daily until 7 February. Stand up paddleboards (SUP), and e-bikes for some family fun or sit and relax with a craft beer and bite to eat harbour-side, while the kids get their splash on!

Don’t miss all the action at this popular and picturesque spot.

Music line-up for Summer 2025/2026:

Saturday, 28 December - Alisha Hazeltine from 5pm

Sunday, 29 December - Open mic from 430pm

Tuesday, 31 December - NYE R&R Duo from 5pm

Friday, 3 January - Tait Kora from 5pm

Saturday, 4 January - Ian Taylor from 5pm

Sunday, 5 January - Open mic from 430pm

Wednesday, 8 January - Music BINGO from 5pm

Friday, 10 January - Alisha Hazeltine from 5pm

Saturday, 11 January - Jono Breakwell from 5pm

Sunday, 12 January - Open mic from 430pm

Friday, 17 January - Ian Taylor from 5pm

Saturday, 18 January - Cooper Harris from 5pm

Sunday, 19 January - Open mic from 430pm

Saturday, 25 January - Alisha Hazeltine from 5pm

Sunday, 26 January - Open mic from 430pm

Sunday, 2 February - Open mic from 430pm

Saturday, 8 February - Sun to Surf run event from 3pm

Sunday, 9 February - Open mic from 430pm