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Whakatane town & waterfront

Explore the waterfront town and its visitor information before heading further along the eastern Bay of Plenty. Build a relaxed shore-based outing rather than relying on a weather-dependent offshore trip.

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Location
Whakatane
Admission
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Nearby base
Whakatane
Aerial view of Taupo township where the Waikato River flows out of Lake Taupo.
Regional view

Regional view, not a photograph of this attraction. Taupo lake and town and the Waikato River outlet, New Zealand, 26 October 2005

Photo: Phillip Capper / CC BY 2.0 / Details

Before you visit

Use local visitor guidance for cultural sites, coastal access and current conditions. Offshore excursions require separate arrangements.

Admission & booking

Check current admission, booking requirements and optional charges with the official visitor source.

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Getting there

Start with Whakatane as your planning base. Confirm the exact entrance or meeting point with the visitor source; attractions may be outside the town centre.

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