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.
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.
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.
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 visit to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Whakatāne Town Hotel Deals
The Com Plex Motel
Very tidy and clean room
Reviewed on 13 December 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 12 December 2025
Whakatane Holiday Park
Comfortable
Reviewed on 6 December 2025
Awa Motel
Definitely stay again & highly recommend
Reviewed on 7 December 2025
One88 On Commerce
All utilities worked fine. The rooms appear to be new. Lots of room and well laid out. Best NZ property so far
Reviewed on 15 December 2025
Barringtons Motor Lodge
Clean room, great staff, very accommodating, shower pressure was amazing,
Reviewed on 13 December 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 Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
Poroporo
While there might not be top attractions in Poroporo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Whakatāne Town
- Places of interest
- Whakatāne Town Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Whakatane neighborhoods
- Whakatāne Town Hotels by Brand
- Whakatane Hospital
- Mataatua: The House That Came Home
- Wairere Falls
- Te Papaka & Puketapu
- Whakatane River Walk
- Whakatane War Memorial Hall
- Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
- Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
- Whakatane Aquatic Centre
- Pohaturoa
- Ohope Beach
- Bay of Plenty
- Awakeri Hot Springs
- Ohiwa Harbour
- Te Urewera National Park
- Opotiki Beach
- Ohope International Golf Club
- Maraetotara Reserve
- Otarawairere Bay
- Muriwai’s Cave
- Opotiki District Museum
- Shalfoon & Francis Museum
- Statue of Wairaka
- Hiona St Stephen’s Church
- Whakatane Golf Club
- Opotiki Heritage & Agriculture Museum
