River Edge Park

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Everyone welcome, from first-time anglers to experienced fishermen. Because a day fishing is never a day wasted!

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

eBikes, eScooters, SUP (Stand-up paddleboards) and yummy coffee are on the menu at Wharfside Ōhope.

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

Te Kura Whare is New Zealand’s first living building. It embodies Tūhoe and Tūhoetana values of respect for nature and whenua, inspired by the unity of people.

The “Weeboy”10-metre Rodger Hill twin hull offers casual inshore trips in a 10-mile radius from Whakatāne.

Shuttle service to the Pakihi Track and other stop off points, or mountain bike down after being dropped off by helicopter. Cycle hire, cruisers, tandems, road and mountain bikes.