Whakatane has a lot to offer, beyond the selection below the Whakatane information centre has more tips and local knowledge to help you out.
- White Island - New Zealand's most active volcano. Claire and Paul highly recommend White Island Tours and can book this tour for you when you stay at Camellia Court Motel
- With fantastic trips around the Whakatane Region (daytrips and longer) to attractions such as Huka Falls and 'Craters of the Moon' www.terrytours.co.nz shouldn't be overlooked
- Award-winning Local Brewery, Mata see how they create beers with a unique NZ flavour in their Bay of Plenty boutique brewery
- Unique dive experiences with Dive White Island
- Kayak Ohiwa Harbour and Ohope Beach www.kgkayaks.co.nz
- Swim with dolphins or go whale watching with whalesanddolphinwatch.co.nz
- Game fishing onboard 'The Gambler' with Charterfish or Diveworks
- Take a dip at whakatane aquatic centre, indoor beach pool, hydroslides and spas - something for everyone
- See the old and the new at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
- Play golf on a course with a view of whale island - 18 holes at www.whakatanegolf.com
- Serene native bush walks
- Jet boating
- 4x4 tours
- White-water rafting
- Horse treking
- Rotorua duck tours
- Cafes
- Beaches