Visit Whakatāne Town
Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
Though Whakatane Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane while you are here.
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.
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.
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.
Te Papaka & Puketapu
Find out about the history of Whakatane with a stop at Te Papaka & Puketapu. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Whakatāne Town
The Com Plex Motel
Reception services was beyond comprehension the best I ever experience through my travels Room was ready and what a wonderful room up market nice bed tv coffee and shampoo soaps nothing to fault the room The grounds was impeccable clean this is a gem Hotel on the premises and value for money Big ...
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
The room was spotless. The staff were friendly. The bed was comfortable. Good air conditioning. Spa and shower large and spacious.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Whakatane Holiday Park
Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Awa Motel
Love this place. Second time visiting. Will be back
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Lovely facility, super helpful & friendly owner on site.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
One88 On Commerce
Travelling throughout the North Island NZ these past three weeks, this is the best accommodation we have stayed at so far. Spacious, clean, modern, even had a private patio off the bedroom. The place was spotless; the cleaners were efficient, friendly and the introduction to the unit was great. Finally, ...
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whakatāne Town
Coastlands
Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakatane River Walk and Wairere Falls.
Poroporo
While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
