Whakatane Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whakatane
Our guide on where to stay in Whakatane
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Whakatane District Museum and Gallery.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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 Wairere Falls 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 Manuka Tutahi Marae.
The Com Plex Motel
"Great experience and easy check in/out process. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Awa Motel
"Nothing"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
"Room was clean and warm, could not hear neighbours which was great, spa was perfect, curtains kept the sun out for those sleep in mornings, bed was comfortable. No Milk was provided nor offered. Coffee mugs were tiny and half the size of a can. Parking is not allocated to your room so it’s a first ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
right in the town centre
"The host was amazing"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!
Stunning holiday home close to beach
"Family friendly, big house for 10 of us, beautiful kitchen, close to town, beaches."
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Wairere Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whakatane River Walk
You can take time to visit Whakatane River Walk during your travels to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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.
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- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Whakatane Hospital
- Whakatane War Memorial Hall
- Wairere Falls
- Whakatane River Walk
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
- Whakatane Golf Club
- Pohaturoa
- Muriwai’s Cave
- Whakatane Aquatic Centre
- Ohope Beach
- Awakeri Hot Springs
- Bay of Plenty
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Te Urewera National Park
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Opotiki Beach
- Otarawairere Bay
- Hiona St Stephen’s Church
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Lake Rotoma
- Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum
- Statue of Wairaka
- Shalfoon & Francis Museum
