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.
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 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.
Whakatane War Memorial Hall
You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a trip to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Whakatāne Town
The Com Plex Motel
Nice and easy
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Whakatane Holiday Park
Perfect retreat. Clean, spacious & accomodating studio’s. Quiet and relaxing.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
One88 On Commerce
Perfect location, friendly staff, excellent amenities in rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Awa Motel
Lovely room great view and the staff were very friendly 😊
Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 19 Oct 2025
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Quick and easy to check in. Room was nice and warm, very tidy. Perfect for business trips.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 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 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.
