Julians Berry Farm – 12 Huna Road, RD1, Whakatane

www.juliansberryfarm.co.nz

Enjoy delicious freshly picked, frozen and pick-your-own berries.  Bring the kids and check out the mini golf, the animals and enjoy a frozen berry yoghurt ice-cream in the cafe

White Island Tours – 15 The Strand East, Whakatane

www.whiteisland.co.nz

After being fitted with hard hats and gas masks, guides will lead you on an exploration of the crater floor. Experience roaring fumaroles, sparkling sulphur chimneys, bubbling pools of mud and the spectacular main crater vent.

Ohope Beach

Only 6km and over the hill from Whakatane lies Ohope Beach.  Popular with surfers and swimmers, it’s a great summer getaway!

Diveworks – Dolphin/Whale Watching, 96 The Strand, Whakatane

www.whaleislandtours.com

Various encounters available to get up close and personal with marine mammals, making an unforgettable experience.  See the  penguins, dolphins, whales and seals.

Ohope Scenic Reserve

The reserve, a popular walking and running area, is highly valued by the community for its recreational opportunities, and for the outstanding natural and cultural landscape which it provides so close to Whakatane, Ōhope and the coast.