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WHAKATANE Whakatāne Activities

White Island - Active Volcano!

Join us on an adventure to explore NZ’s most
active volcano. As you cross the crater oor you
will experience roaring fumaroles, bubbling pits
of mud and the spectacular crater lake. The
journey home often provides the chance to
spend time with playful dolphins.
Moutohorā: Island Sanctuary

Visit one of NZ’s most restricted wildlife
sanctuaries. NZ fur seals, kakariki, and
saddleback are just some of the native wildlife
we encounter. Enjoy a soak or paddle at the
island’s beautiful hot water beach.

Book your adventure today!
15 The Strand East, Whakatāne
Also home to:
White Island Rendezvous Motel 0800 733 529
& White Island Cafe whiteisland.co.nz

White Island Whale Island

Whakaari Moutohorā
we inspiring, terrifying and in some hale Island (Moutohora) situated 9kms
Aways fragile and beautiful... Wfrom Whakatāne is a wildlife sanctuary
White Island is New Zealand’s most active run by Department of Conservation in
volcano. Stepping foot inside the active crater conjunction with Ngāti Awa. Living on the
is an experience never to be forgotten. Island are native kiwi, kakariki, Saddle-
back, Tui - even cheeky Fantails greet
A fascinating natural laboratory of hissing you on the walking tracks. The Island is
fumaroles, lava bombs, glittering yellow covered in Pohutukawa and other native
sulphur crystals, unusual rock formations, plant life. Makes a perfect place for the
bubbling mud pots, hot thermal streams and Bird Enthusiasts, photographer, tourist or
a spectacular, steaming crater lake. One can a learning experience for your children.
explore the ruins of an abandoned sulphur Landing on the Island is prohibited by DOC
mine and learn about the demise of the mining but there are two companies that take guided
operations that finally ceased in 1933. The walking tours including White Island Tours
volcano emerges from the sea 49 km north of (see advert above) or Diveworks Charters
Whakatāne, and can be reached by boat tours (see ad page 23). The surrounding area is
that depart daily from the Whakatāne Wharf. abundant in fish life making it a wonderful
24 (See advert above) area to fish and dive.