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Sightseeing
Sightseeing tours in Whakatane can show you culture, entertainment, the outdoors and our history. See local landmarks of historic significance or be guided to some of our regions stunning natural scenery by our tour operators. Check out our list below for Whakatane sightseeing tours and visitor attractions.
Featured Sightseeing Listings
BAY OF PLENTY HELICOPTORS
BOP Helicopters, your go-to local operator for all helicopter operations. From scenic flights to precision lifting, we offer a vast range of services.
DIVEWORKS FISHING CHARTERS
Fish, Dive, sightsee or Eco Tour the rich waters surrounding White (Whakaari) and Whale (Moutohora)
DIVEWORKS WHALE ISLAND TOURS
The tour can include sightings of dolphins, seals, schools of fish, penguins, sea birds, and much more.
EZY FISHING CHARTERS WHAKATANE
We strive to give you the best day out Fishing or Hunting in the beautiful Bay Of Plenty .
KAHU NZ HELICOPTERS
Kahu NZ offer a range of helicopter services in the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand including Transportation and more.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Whakatane is host to many natural and man made attractions that has made our town an activity destination in its own right.
MOTU RIVER JET BOAT TOURS
Motu River Jet Boat Tours offer an exciting 1.5-hour experience of jet boating on either the Motu River, Matahina Dam, or the Rangitaiki River.
MOUTOHORA ISLAND SANCTUARY
Tours of Moutohorā (Whale Island) - one of New Zealand’s little-known treasures, departing from Whakatāne.
OHIWA FISHING CHARTERS
Ohiwa Fishing Charters are doing fishing trips for individuals or sole charters, from Ohope Wharf out to the Opotiki Mussel Farm.
PACIFIC COAST ADVENTURES & FISHING CHARTERS
Pacific Coast Adventures offers half or full day fishing charters at the Opotiki Mussel Farm
TIO ŌHIWA | ŌHIWA OYSTER FARM
Alongside our Ōhiwa Harbour Cruise & Oyster Experience, we offer a range of seafood, burgers, and mouthwatering meals.
UZABUS FLEET
When you need transportation, Uzabus has exactly what you're looking for. Get in contact with us.
WHAKATANE OBSERVATORY | ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Whakatane Observatory and Astronomical Society, the only Observatory / Planetarium in Whakatane.
WHAKATĀNE WALKING TRAILS | BUSH WALKS
Explore Whakatāne's stunning walking trails and bush walks, perfect for all levels of hikers. Discover coastal views and native forests.
WHITE ISLAND FLIGHTS
On route to White Island get full commentary, exceptional service, safety, and great value ensure you get the most from this experience.
Sightseeing Listings
KIWI WANDERING TRAIL
The Kiwi Wandering Trail in Whakatane (the Kiwi Capital of the World!) is a self-guided hunt for bronze replicas of this iconic NZ bird. Find ten life-like, life‑size bronze kiwi statues which wander right through the heart of Whakatāne.
This is fun for all the family and takes you through the CBD as well as the scenic beauty of our Riverwalks and the Whakatane Heads.
Do you have what it takes to find all 10 North Island brown kiwi? Manaia, Two Toes, Ahi, Miro, Big Al, Ōhope, Waewae, Kaputerangi, Pea, and Te Hau.
OHOPE SCENIC RESERVE
The Ohope Scenic Reserve includes one of the country's largest remaining coastal pohutukawa forests and has outstanding scenic and conservation values. During the summer flowering season, the reserve is ablaze with brilliant crimson flowers and the walk is a very special experience. Further inland the bush changes from typical coastal forest of pohutukawa, kohe,kohe, karaka, titoki, ngaio and akeake to other native trees such as rewarewa, tawa and kanuka.
Tauwhare Pa
Tauwhare Pa, located next to Ohiwa Harbour at Ohope Beach, Whakatane, is a must see Maori culture and history attraction. It is a preserved pre-European Maori occupation site, one of the oldest pa sites in the area.
It was built by Te Hapuoneone, an ancient tribe from which many of today's iwi descend.
The name Tauwhare implies 'the village suspended in space'. When viewed from the bottom of the southern end of the pā, the village gives this impression.
Sightseeing Map
