Whakatane Town
Whakatane is an attractive coastal town situated on the banks of the Whakatane River, in the eastern Bay of Plenty. It has a vibrant retail and commercial area that includes excellent shopping, cafes and restaurants.
Whakatane's many attractions are well loved by the town’s population of 15,024 and the thousands of visitors who pass through each year.
There is a fleet of charter boats offering diving, fishing, dolphin swimming, and trips to White Island, New Zealand's only active island volcano.
An interesting historic trail that winds through the town points out the many significant sites important to the early Maori settlement.
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