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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals
The Com Plex Motel
It was everything we requested
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Charming property with amazing staff; felt like visiting family. Great location, easy walk to restaurants, shops and the Intercity bus stop. Highly recommend a stay at Tuscany Villas!
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Whakatane Holiday Park
Comfortable
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
Awa Motel
Definitely stay again & highly recommend
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Great spacious rooms and great, helpful staff. Probably a 20-25 minute walk into town but not an issue for us and there were taxis available anyway.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
One88 On Commerce
Convenient, easy parking, nice area, spotless room.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 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 Te Papaka & Puketapu and Wairere Falls.
Poroporo
While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.
