LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
To view a list of local business attractions, check out our Activities listing.
Whakatane is host to many natural and man made attractions that has made our town an activity destination in its own right. The town is fortunate enough to have close access to the Ocean, River and Lakes and it is in these areas that we believe you will discover Whakatane.
Whether you're young or old, love adventure or prefer the sights, Whakatane has an attraction waiting for you.
Beaches, Bushwalks, Islands, Historical Sites, SK8 Parks and Playgrounds plus much more.
Tauwhare Pa - Ohope Beach New Zealand
Tauwhare Pa is a preserved pre-European Maori occupation site dating from
around A.D 1700. This was about the time that most of the pa sites around
Ohiwa Harbour where built.
The pa terraces with panoramic views across Ohope and Ohiwa Harbour are
easily accessible with a small trek only minutes from the Ohope - Opotiki
road. The parking for the pa site is just around the corner from Ohope
Beach.
In times of occupation houses and a marae or meeting-house were positioned
in the heavily defended top terraces. The lower terraces were used for
cooking houses and drying fish.
30 People would have built and lived in this pa probably going elsewhere
to fish and garden in some times of the year. From Tauwhare Pa you can see
other evidence of Maori Pa sites in the distance.
The site is sacred to the Maori people of the Eastern Bay of Plenty and
you are asked to enjoy and respect it.
Other areas of interest......
Kohi Point
Otarawairere Bay
Otarawairere Bay is located between Whakatane and Ohope and is only accessible by walking from either West End, Ohope or Whakatene. The short walk (which is part of the Kohi Point walkway) over the hill from Ohope will take about 20 minutes and is suitable for any fitness level. However, if you want a longer walk take the Walking Track from Whakatane which will take you about one and a half hours. The beaches at Orarawairere are secluded and feature sheltered waters, rock pools and shells.
Whakatane Heads
Whakatane River
Te Urewera Forest - Lions Hut
Lake Rotoma
Ohiwa Harbour
Volkner Rocks Marine Reserve
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