Visit Whakatāne Town
Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
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 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.
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.
Things to do

White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
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 23 Nov 2025

Whakatane Holiday Park
Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 9 Nov 2025

Awa Motel
Love this place. Second time visiting. Will be back
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Barringtons Motor Lodge
Lovely facility, super helpful & friendly owner on site.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 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 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whakatāne Town

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 Whakatane River Walk and Wairere Falls.

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 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.




