David Poole Art Studio

Experience one hour of awesome jet boating and view the majestic scenery at the Motu River.

Pohaturoa rock is an important landmark to all members of the Whakatāne community

Muriwai is a loved and honoured ancestress of the Mataatua tribes whose mana has endured down the centuries.

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

The Mataatua waka first landed at Te Toka Tapu, which is sited opposite Turuturu Roimata (Statue Rock) at the Whakatāne river mouth. 

This mural is a collaboration with Ushy Ushy from the Cook Islands and is about the migration of the waka from the Cook Islands to the Bay of Plenty, and keeping the connection alive between all of us. 

Drop in to all the best spots in the Mōtū and Te Urewera Ranges. Land and camp, or stay in one of the many huts located in the National Parks.

Pacific Coast Adventures offers half or full day inshore fishing charters as well as land based educational activities for groups.