Lake Aniwaniwa Playground (Holly's Playground) -

The brainchild of Colin Hughes, these picturesque tiles were designed and created by a team of 12 artisans from the Whakatane Society of Arts and Crafts.

The Whakatāne Astronomical Society provide night sky viewing from the nationally renowned Whakatāne Observatory.

Wairaka Centennial Park, sits alongside the Whakatāne River at The Heads. The park is a fantastic, family-friendly recreation destination.

Join us for dolphin and seal swimming encounters with frequent penguin, sea bird and occasional whale sightings.

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.

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

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