Whakatāne Town
Whakatane
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.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home in Whakatane. 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 visit 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 during your trip to 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.
Things to do
Ōhope: Guided Cruise with Oyster Farm Visit and Lunch
Top hotels in Whakatāne Town
The Com Plex Motel
"This was my second stay at The Com Plex in Whakatāne, and once again it was an excellent experience. The accommodation is consistently clean, well-maintained, and comfortable, making it an easy choice when visiting the area. The staff were fantastic and went above and beyond to accommodate our late ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
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Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Awa Motel
"Nothing"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
NauMai Motel
"Very good service"
Reviewed on Jun 18, 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 May 24, 2026
One88 On Commerce
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Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026
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
Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
Poroporo
While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Wairere Falls.
