Whakatāne Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whakatāne Town
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.
Our pick of the best Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals
The Com Plex Motel
"Great experience and easy check in/out process. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Awa Motel
"Good motel very close to town. Friendly helpful staff The micro village cabins are great -very clean and well set out. Super comfortable king bed and lovely walk in shower. Parking and easy access were appreciated."
Reviewed on 20 May 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
Whakatane Holiday Park
"We've stayed at whakatane riverside holiday park a few times, but the cleanliness of this cabin was pretty poor, Cobb webbs and dust and looks dated."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
NauMai Motel
"Very good service"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
One88 On Commerce
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Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Whakatāne Town
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.
