Whakatane Travel Guide
Whakatane accommodation, Whakatane activities and attractions, Whakatane maps, transportation to and around Whakatane - the Jasons Whakatane Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Whakatane.
The laidback coastal town of Whakatane is the main centre of the Eastern
Bay of Plenty, with a spectacular location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The town is famous for its deep sea fishing and marine sports, and keen anglers will find plenty of fishing charters to test their skills. Offshore, the smouldering volcano of White Island (Whakaari) is
New Zealand's only marine volcano, and local operators will take you on a guided tour to view the volcano's steaming vents and the old sulphur mine. You can also enjoy dolphin and whale watching, or head over the hills to
Ohope Beach, with its lovely long stretch of sand. The beach has a seaside camping ground, surfing, fishing and a delightful coastal walkway. Adventure lovers can go jetboating and whitewater rafting on the region's rivers, while to the south, the forested wilderness of Urewera National Park offers hiking, trout fishing and deer hunting.
Geographic Location
At the mouth of the Whakatane River, 100km south-east of
Tauranga.
Population
17,700
Climate
Whakatane's summer daytime temperatures average 22 - 26°C, while the winter average day-time temperatures range between 12 and 19°C. Average rainfall is 1440mm/year.
