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.
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 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.
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
Room nice and clean bed comfortable
Reviewed on 12 Nov 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
Whakatane Holiday Park
Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Awa Motel
Love this place. Second time visiting. Will be back
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
One88 On Commerce
Yes and very clean and wonderful staff
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Lovely facility, super helpful & friendly owner on site.
Reviewed on 16 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 Te Papaka & Puketapu.
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.
