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.
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 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.
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
good
Reviewed on 3 Dec 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
Comfortable cabin
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Awa Motel
The staff were welcoming gave great instructions, good information sheets in the room the unit was nice and clean.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Fantastic customer service, clean and homely! Ill be back for sure.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
One88 On Commerce
Travelling throughout the North Island NZ these past three weeks, this is the best accommodation we have stayed at so far. Spacious, clean, modern, even had a private patio off the bedroom. The place was spotless; the cleaners were efficient, friendly and the introduction to the unit was great. Finally, ...
Reviewed on 24 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.
