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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
Top hotels in Whakatāne Town
The Com Plex Motel
Spotless room, comfortable bed, welcoming staff and close to town.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Great walkable location. See the falls, rock, and cave all walkable from Tuscany.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Whakatane Holiday Park
Nice small holiday park, was undergoing some refurbishment around the pool area but still lovely.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Awa Motel
All of the above. Excellent stay
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
One88 On Commerce
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Great stay
Reviewed on 31 Dec 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 Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
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 Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
