Things to do in Whakatane District

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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.

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Marvel at the world famous Champagne Pool

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

$28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand
Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

$402
per adult
Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing
Champagne pool

Afternoon Eco-Thermal Tour Explore Nature's Wonders

$120
per adult
Afternoon Eco-Thermal Tour Explore Nature's Wonders
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

$164
per adult
Whirinaki Forest Footsteps: Māori Guided Tour, Picnic & Transfer
Rotorua: Tarawera River Rafting Adventure

Rotorua: Tarawera River Rafting Adventure

$80
per adult
Rotorua: Tarawera River Rafting Adventure
Rotorua: Tarawera River Raft and Kayak Adventure

Rotorua: Tarawera River Raft and Kayak Adventure

$80
per adult
Rotorua: Tarawera River Raft and Kayak Adventure
Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland

$253
per adult
Private Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland
Wai-O-Tapu

Private Small Group Tour to Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia Rotorua ex AKL

$775
per adult
Private Small Group Tour to Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia Rotorua ex AKL
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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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Popular day trips 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.

Opotiki

A sandy beach with clear blue water, boats, and a forested island in the distance.

Rototai

A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Maungapohatu