Whakatāne Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whakatāne Town
Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
You can find out about the history of Whakatane when you stop by Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Te Papaka & Puketapu
Find out about the history of Whakatane with a stop at Te Papaka & Puketapu. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Whakatane War Memorial Hall
You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a trip to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Whakatane Aquatic Centre
You can take time to visit Whakatane Aquatic Centre during your travels to Whakatane. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Our pick of the best Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals
The Com Plex Motel
Clean and spacious room. Highly recommended if you're in town.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Awa Motel
Staff were great. Location is good for access to town etc but don’t be fooled by the photos on the listing as the cabins have literally no view … ours looked directly onto the back of another unit that was about 10 meters away and the large refurbishment building work ( noisy) going on on the main ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Barringtons Motor Lodge
The room was clean and meet expectations.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
NauMai Motel
Clean room, and the best body wash I’ve had a any hotel/motel, amenities were good and an overall great night before continuing our journey north! Highly recommend and would defs stay again :)
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Convenient location quiet close to restaurants.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whakatāne Town
Coastlands
While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
Poroporo
While Poroporo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Te Papaka & Puketapu.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
