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Whakatane i-SITE Visitor Centre

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The friendly staff at Whakatane i-SITE Visitor Centre are happy to share their local knowledge and expert advice. For those who want to arrange themselves there is information, or for those who want more help, staff are happy to help with bookings. Reservations can be made for coach services, Intercity, Tranzrail, attractions and accommodation throughout New Zealand.

Whakatane and district lies in the coastal heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The township of approximately 17,000 is surrounded by fertile rural land and is flanked by wide ocean beaches and a beautiful river-mouth boat harbour. With a moderate year-round climate, Whakatane is a great place for all kinds of watersports, whether it be diving, kayaking, jet-boating or windsurfing. To the north lies White (Whakaari) Island, one of the most accessible active volcanoes in the world. It has intense thermal activity with steam, natural gas vents and boiling pools.

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Things to do: Take a tour and swim with dolphins Get adventurous - jet-boat, windsurf, raft, kayak, dive, fish or bushwalk Choose from a variety of walks around the Whakatane area Do the historic town walk taking in Whakatane Museum, Puketapu Lookout, Hapaka Redoubt, Wairere Falls, Muriwai's Cave and the sacred Maori site Pohaturoa Picnic, walk and enjoy the children's playground at Whakatane botanical gardens Relax in hot springs and spas and picnic at Awakeri Hot Spings Walk to picturesque Tarawera falls, lake and mountain near Kawerau Climb Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe) for panoramic views of the Bay of Plenty Take a helicopter, boat or plane tour and explore the active volcano on Whakaari Island Stroll and laze on the 7km-long Ohope Beach