Haere Mai Ki Whakatāne

Welcome to Whakatāne, New Zealand. The Bay of Plenty's best kept secret.

Whakatāne invites you to throw away your watch, relax in the sunshine, experience the special lure of the ocean and marvel at the relaxed friendliness of the people - as you discover all the little things that make Whakatane so exceptional.

Renowned for great weather, beautiful beaches, culture and a relaxed lifestyle, the Whakatāne region is one of New Zealands most attractive locations for visitors and relocators. 

Whakatāne.info is your online destination for local information providing the most comprehensive local business and information directory available online. Information on Accommodation, Activities, Restaurants and CafesShops, Services and Essential Information are accessible 24/7.

Our Featured Listings

Beachpoint Apartments Ōhope

Experience seaside luxury at Beachpoint Apartment, Ōhope's premier apartment complex. These self-serviced apartments offer a home away from home, just steps away from beautiful Ōhope beach and a short 150m stroll to local village shops, dairy, and cafés. 

Harvey Norman Computers Whakatane

HARVEY NORMAN COMPUTERS

Harvey Norman Whakatane is home to your local computer experts. At Harvey Norman we offer a huge range of computers, from laptops and PCs to desktop and tablets from the best brands to suit your needs. Whether you’re a gamer, working on the go, studying hard or simply looking to binge, we’ve got you covered.

Flow Plumbing

Flow Plumbing Whakatāne, your dedicated team of professional Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers. Proudly serving the Eastern Bay of Plenty, we tackle a diverse range of projects, from domestic maintenance and gas hot water conversions to bathroom alterations, new builds, and commercial ventures. 

Latest News & Events

October Whakatane Newsletter

Whakatāne.info October Newsletter Out Now!

Welcome to the October issue of the Whakatane.info newsletter! We have a huge prize this month so be sure to click here to view the newsletter in full.

2 Oct 2024
Lego Legends: Weekly Free Play

Lego Legends: Weekly Free Play

Young Lego enthusiasts are invited to join the weekly after-school free-play session at Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi/Whakatāne Libraries and Galleries.

16 Oct 2024
About Our District

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Whakatane District in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is one of the most diversely beautiful areas in New Zealand.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

The number of business units in the Whakatane district increased by 9% between 2003 and 2004 based on Statistics NZ information.

Local Attractions

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Whakatane is host to many natural and man made attractions that has made our town an activity des

Living History

LIVING HISTORY

The story of the coming of the Maori to Whakatane is shrouded in the mists of time, but the oral traditions of the tangata whenua (people of the land) make it clear that the region was settled by a series of migrations over several hundred years.

Whakatane Kiwi

WHAKATĀNE KIWI

Whakatāne is regarded as the 'Kiwi Capital of the World'.

Sports Clubs and Societies, Whakatane

SPORTS CLUBS & SOCIETIES

Find contact details, website links and information about local sporting clubs, societies, community organisations and support groups.

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