Parks & Nature
The scenery is beautiful, the view across Whakatane, out to sea, and as far as Tauranga in the distance is to die for!
Kohi Point Scenic Track
The scenery is beautiful, the view across Whakatane, out to sea, and as far as Tauranga in the distance is to die for!
You can see Japanese artefacts, plants, trees, structures like a lovely bridge. Next to the rose garden, which is worth a visit.
Japanese Garden
McGarvey RoadYou can see Japanese artefacts, plants, trees, structures like a lovely bridge. Next to the rose garden, which is worth a visit.
Food Scene
Detour Bar, Lounge And Restaurant
84 The StrandThe food is delicious, plentiful and reasonably priced.
There is so much delicious food to choose from: either order your favourite Chinese food or fish and chips, or go for the smorgasbord like we do.
Bangkok Thai Chinese Takeaway
5 James StThere is so much delicious food to choose from: either order your favourite Chinese food or fish and chips, or go for the smorgasbord like we do.
Shopping
The bakery inside the supermarket has lots of yummy cakes, breads, sandwiches, or hot dishes
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PAK'nSAVE Whakatane
45 King StThe bakery inside the supermarket has lots of yummy cakes, breads, sandwiches, or hot dishes
Arts & Culture
As well as books to borrow there are exhibitions showing Maori artefacts, geology of the area, paintings, photos etc.
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Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre
49 Kakahoroa DrAs well as books to borrow there are exhibitions showing Maori artefacts, geology of the area, paintings, photos etc.
Essentials
They have everything you need in the grocery line, including Red Leicester Cheese (a bit expensive but worth it now and then!) Plus Fly Buys
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New World Whakatane
51 Kakahoroa DrThey have everything you need in the grocery line, including Red Leicester Cheese (a bit expensive but worth it now and then!) Plus Fly Buys
Drinks & Nightlife
The Craic is a popular watering hole and has a Cobb & Co restaurant on the premises which has excellent food, wines, and cocktails.
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Whakatane Hotel & The Craic Irish Pub
79 The StrandThe Craic is a popular watering hole and has a Cobb & Co restaurant on the premises which has excellent food, wines, and cocktails.