Whakatāne isite Visitor Information Centre

04/07/2025

🌟 2025 Light Trail Map is officially LIVE! 🌟

Plan your journey, explore the magic, and don’t miss a single glowing moment - Lights on every night 6-9pm, 5-12 July ✨🗺️

Head to our website now to map out your Light Up adventure! https://www.lightupwhakatane.com/map

30/06/2025

Imagine a customer from overseas walking into your shop and saying, I read about you in the Kia Ora magazine & I had to come here to try your pastries 💚 Roberto from latelierwhakatane was pretty chuffed when it happened to him. Great article & pictures in June's Matariki edition.

24/06/2025

🌿 SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust! 🥝

Join us at the brand new Kiwi Hub
📍 Whakatāne i-SITE Visitor Centre

🗓 Dates:

Tuesday 1st July
Thursday 3rd July
Monday 7th July
Thursday 10th July

🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00 noon
💰 Cost: $5 per child – Pay on entry (EFTPOS available)

🌱 What’s Happening?
Come along for a Kiwi Kōrero – a fun, interactive session learning about the amazing Whakatāne Kiwi Project, then enjoy some or all of these nature-inspired activities:

🎨 Watercolour Nature Art
📚 Bookmark Crafting
🍁 Autumn Leaf Mobiles or kites
🧘 Mindfulness Nature Colouring
* Dissecting raptor pellets
📖 Relaxing Book Readings

🧒 Ages 5–10 years
🎟️ Bookings essential – spaces are limited!

✨ Come along for a morning of creativity, discovery and kiwi fun!
📧 To book, email: [email protected]

24/06/2025

Stay 3 to 7 nights at Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park between now and the end of August and take 25% off your coastal break! Think quiet mornings, long beach walks, and a spa or sauna waiting at the end 🌅

24/06/2025

✨ Arts Whakatāne Lantern Workshop This Saturday! ✨
Get creative with us and decorate your own light-up lantern for the Light Up Whakatāne Parade!

📍 REAP, 21 Pyne Street
🕒 Sessions at 10am, 11:15am, 12:30pm & 2pm
💡 All ages welcome (kids with an adult)
💸 Free!

Led by our amazing local artists – come and add your sparkle to the festival!

For more info, visit: https://www.lightupwhakatane.com/events/lantern-decorating-workshop

23/06/2025

🚨❗ KIDS STAY FREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS ❗🚨

🤔 Looking for somewhere to go for the holidays?
🤸🏻‍♂️ Need to keep the kiddies entertained?
💰 Want to save a few pennies at the same time?

👀 Then look no further!

😃 Because kids stay completely for FREE the coming school holidays!!!

🏠⛺ This offer is available for cabins AND campsites. So book book now and let the memories begin! 🥳

T&C's apply
- Age restrictions apply
- Bookings must be made direct
- 1 night deposit strictly non-refundable
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Offer only available between 28/06 - 13/07, 2025

23/06/2025

Want to know what’s on in Whakatāne each week? 🎭🎶🍿

From live gigs and local markets to art shows, festivals, and family-friendly fun — stay in the loop with our What's On Whakatāne weekly newsletter.

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18/06/2025

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

From all of us at the Whakatāne isite, we wish you a joyful and reflective Matariki. May this special time bring you moments of remembrance, connection with whānau, and hope for the year ahead.

Find local events at whakatane.com/matariki 🌟

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

Feast hamper full of selected home-made and harvested foods, from our forests of Te Urewera, our orchards and gardens, and through trading of Manawa Honey.

11/06/2025

🎉 MEET THE LOCALS – Volunteering Celebration & Expo! 🎉
📅 Saturday, 14 June 2025
🕛 12–2 PM
📍 Whakatāne War Memorial Hall

Come celebrate the awesome people and groups that make our community thrive! 🌟
🙌 Discover local services, meet inspiring volunteers, and find ways YOU can get involved.
🎁 Fun activities, spot prizes & giveaways for all ages!
🧡 Whether you're ready to volunteer or just curious, this free event is for everyone.

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