Experience Moutouhorā

Moutohorā/Whale Island is a Wildlife Management Reserve for endangered birds and plants. Public access to Moutohorā is restricted to permit holders and approved tour parties led by concessionaires. You need a permit to land on the island and these can only be obtained via the Department of Conservation.

There are several operators that can facilitate a visit for you, so that you too can experience the majesty of this special island.

Moutohorā: Island Sanctuary Tour

Discover the rare beauty of one of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, Moutohorā / Whale Island a pest-free oasis.

ProSail

Sail from the Whakatāne Harbour on Centaurus, a spacious, 38-foot cruising catamaran.

KG Kayaks

Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools.

Diveworks - Whale Island Guided Tours

Your four-hour adventure with us includes a marine eco-tour circumnavigating Moutohora (Whale) Island followed by a scenic walk.

Moutohorā | Whale Island

Dive Whakatāne

The Eastern Bay offers fantastic diving for everyone from beginners through to pros, we can cater for snorkelers, recreational and technical divers.

KG Kayaks

Kayaking adventures at Whale Island, Ohiwa Harbour and Otarawairere Bay. Guided tours and hires for independent travelers, family groups, businesses and schools.

ProSail

Sail from the Whakatāne Harbour on Centaurus, a spacious, 38-foot cruising catamaran.

Moutohorā with Google Maps

Take a virtual tour of Moutohorā, one of NZ's most restricted wildlife sanctuaries and home to a number of endangered species.

24 Hours in Whakatāne

Hitting the road from the hustle and bustle of Tauranga, Sue Hoffart finds a traffic-light-free town whose neighbours include an intriguing island and New Zealand’s best beach.