Visit Whakatāne Town
Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
Though Whakatane Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane while you are here.
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.
Whakatane Aquatic Centre
You can take time to visit Whakatane Aquatic Centre during your travels to Whakatane. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home in 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.
Whakatane War Memorial Hall
You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a visit to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals
The Com Plex Motel
Spotless rooms, staff lovely
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Nice clean room, didn’t have that overwhelming scent used by many motels. Close to town. They reachers out after I left some things in the room and arranged to have them posted back to me. Really appreciated that!
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
Whakatane Holiday Park
Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
One88 On Commerce
Perfect location, friendly staff, excellent amenities in rooms.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Awa Motel
Love this place. Second time visiting. Will be back
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Excellent all around only issue was listening to next door as you can hear everything I mean everything
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Whakatāne Town
Coastlands
Though Coastlands might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
Poroporo
While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Wairere Falls.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
