Things to do in Whakatane

Activities, attractions and tours

Whakatane
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What to do in Whakatane


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Maraetotara

Maraetotara might not have many top sights, but Maraetotara Reserve and Ohiwa Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maraetotara
The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka

Coastlands

Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

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Poroporo

While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

Poroporo