Big Dan Guiding Services

Experience What We Live For!  Whirinaki forest holidays are our passion.

Venture off the beaten path and into the whimsical realm of Maggie's Funtastic Garden near Edgecumbe, where artist and sculptor Maggie Fenton has created two acres of themed gardens that will delight kids.

Hidden within this complex mural by American street artist Brian Gonnella, Taurahere Tangata, are many stories, references, and important Tīpuna of the Kopeopeo area.

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

"Mana Wahine, Mana Whanau" speaks to the connection between the empowerment and wellbeing of our women and thus, our families.

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

A friendly welcome is guaranteed when you play this lovely but testing par 70 course. 

The western end of Ōhope Beach - commonly just called West End - is the most popular part of the beach.