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KILOMETRES FROM ŌPŌTIKI KILOMETRES FROM WHAKATĀNE
50km Welcome to Whakatāne Nil WHAKATA

Arriving from Rotorua or Tauranga you will see The Whitehouse Cafe (see advert below)
Whakatāne.
on your left at the intersection of State Highway 30 & Thornton Road. Continue on to NE
LICENSED CAFÉ OPEN 9am – 3pm TUE – SUN
OPEN EVENINGS from 6pm during Summer
8B Thornton Road, Whakatane
phone 07 307 2619
donnellys@xtra.co.nz
PRIVATE EVENTS & FUNCTIONS
ome of the region’s most intriguing wildlife, impressive landscapes and fascinating
history make Whakatāne, and Ōhope attractive destinations for visitors to the East
S Coast. It is also Bay of Plenty’s sunshine capital and cultural hub. Local Māori
believe New Zealand was first discovered more than 1,000 years ago by Tiwakawaka,
who settled his people in what is now Whakatāne. The town takes pride in its rich Māori
history and is a great place to enjoy authentic cultural experiences.
For detailed info on the Whakatane District and before you start your East Cape trip,
contact The Whakatane i-Site Visitor Centre (see ad below).

The friendly team at the Whakatāne i-SITE can:
• Help plan and book your holiday on the East Coast
• Book accommodation and activities Phone 0800 942 528
• Provide great local knowledge and information or visit whakatane.com
www.whakatane.info: Our local Directory online. Accommodation,
Activities, Food & Drink, Shops, Services, Essential Information

www whakatane info
Our Local Directory Online
ACCOMMODATION • ACTIVITIES • FOOD & DRINK • SHOPS • SERVICES • ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Whakaari - White Island - Whakatāne is the gateway to one of New Zealand’s most
popular tourist attractions – Whakaari (White Island) – New Zealand’s only active marine
volcano. The island’s Māori name means “that which is made visible” thanks to the billowing
steam which can be seen on the horizon. Guided tours depart daily from Whakatāne by
boat with White Island Tours (see advert page 22), or by helicopter and plane. Two thirds
of this volcano sits beneath the sea so visitors disembark directly onto its live crater beside
its roaring steam vents. The opportunity to set foot on an otherworldly landscape and see
nature’s raw power up close is by guided tour only. This helps protect the island’s unique,
natural, untouched environment whilst ensuring visitor safety. Whakaari sits 49 kilometres
offshore from Whakatāne and is the north-eastern tip of the Taupō Volcanic Zone. 21