What to do in Whakatane District

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal town with a bay, boats, buildings, and a hilly landscape.
A pebbly beach with footprints leading towards a rocky cliff and a distant rock formation.
A silhouette of a person standing on a rock formation by the sea during sunset.
A rocky outcrop with a statue of a bird standing on top.
A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Activities

Marvel at the world famous Champagne Pool

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand

AU$38
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua: Tarawera River Rafting Adventure

Rotorua: Tarawera River Rafting Adventure

AU$108
per adult
Rotorua: Tarawera River Rafting Adventure
Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

AU$542
per adult
Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing
We warmly welcome you into the Jurassic Podocarp Native Rainforest of Whirinaki Te Pua a Tane - a special and sacred realm...

Whirinaki Forest Footsteps: Māori Guided Tour, Picnic & Transfer

AU$221
per adult
Whirinaki Forest Footsteps: Māori Guided Tour, Picnic & Transfer
Rotorua: Tarawera River Raft and Kayak Adventure

Rotorua: Tarawera River Raft and Kayak Adventure

AU$108
per adult
Rotorua: Tarawera River Raft and Kayak Adventure
Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter

AU$800
per adult
Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure by Helicopter
Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing

AU$1,201
per adult
Mount Tarawera/Orakei Korako "Thermal Explorer" Dual Landing
Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

AU$342
per adult
Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland
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What to do in Whakatane District

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Ohope Beach

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Explore the great outdoors at Ohope Beach, a lovely green space in Ohope. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.
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Day trip destinations from Whakatane District

A beach with scattered rocks and a small island with trees in the distance.

Whakatane

A beach with a sandy shore, waves, and a forested hillside in the background.

Ohope

A traditional totem pole with intricate carvings and a backdrop of lush greenery and trees.

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