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Tourism

For generations, New Zealanders have come to the Eastern Bay for a classic Kiwi holiday experience, and now the rest of the world is beginning to follow.

With fantastic hunting, fishing, and hiking, the country’s best-loved beach, and an active marine volcano, it's easy to see why this industry earns more than $100 million per annum. Improved air and road links have made Whakatāne even more accessible and the destination of choice for those who want to get away and see the real New Zealand, so the industry will continue to enjoy steady growth.

Success stories from other sectors in the Whakatāne District, including law, kitchen building, olive growing, and more.

The Bay of Plenty has always lived up to its name, offering an abundance of food and resources, fresh water and fertile soils to those who have made it their home.

It’s no surprise that enterprising locals started to design boats to meet their needs, and a local industry was born.