Coastlands

Whakatane

The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka (canoe) drifting out to sea again. The paddles were forbidden to women, but a high spirited teenager, Wairaka, who was the daughter of Chief Toroa, boldly seized one of the paddles and paddled the waka back to shore. As she did this, she shouted, Kia Whakatane au i ahau:, and her actions saved the women but also coined the name of the town. A bronze statue of Wairaka stands on a rock at the Whakatane Heads to commemorate this act.
The women of the Mataatua Canoe, left to themselves when the men went ashore for the first time, found a waka (canoe) drifting out to sea again. The paddles were forbidden to women, but a high spirited teenager, Wairaka, who was the daughter of Chief Toroa, boldly seized one of the paddles and paddled the waka back to shore. As she did this, she shouted, Kia Whakatane au i ahau:, and her actions saved the women but also coined the name of the town. A bronze statue of Wairaka stands on a rock at the Whakatane Heads to commemorate this act.

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Principals hotels a Coastlands

Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!

Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!

2 out of 5
Coastlands Bay of Plenty Region
Stay at this vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum ...
Private Coastal Sanctuary, Next to the beach!
Stunning holiday home close to beach

Stunning holiday home close to beach

Whakatane Coastlands
El preu és de 189 € per nit entre els dies 15 de febr. i 16 de febr..
189 €
15 de febr. - 16 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this vacation home in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Aquatic Centre and Whakatane District ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (92 opinions)
Very satisfactory, good shower water pressure, very clean, good place to stay

Opinió del dia 3 d’oct. de 2025

Stunning holiday home close to beach
Paradise on the Sand

Paradise on the Sand

Whakatane Bay of Plenty
El preu és de 134 € per nit entre els dies 16 de febr. i 17 de febr..
134 €
16 de febr. - 17 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this apartment in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Whakatane Golf Club and Whakatane District Museum and ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (44 opinions)
Very welcoming lovely place to stay with our dog

Opinió del dia 28 de gen. de 2026

Paradise on the Sand
The Com Plex Motel

The Com Plex Motel

3 out of 5
39 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
El preu és de 85 € per nit entre els dies 24 de febr. i 25 de febr..
85 €
24 de febr. - 25 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9,6/10 Exceptional! (396 opinions)
It’s just the small things, biscuits for your coffee, chocolates as a treat and the most stunning rooms. We will be back, and have told everyone.

Opinió del dia 9 de febr. de 2026

The Com Plex Motel
Awa Motel

Awa Motel

4.5 out of 5
15 The Strand Whakatane
El preu és de 75 € per nit entre els dies 15 de febr. i 16 de febr..
75 €
15 de febr. - 16 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (625 opinions)
Friendly staff, checking in was smooth and easy. A nice clean room. Quiet. Nice view from the deck. Close to shopping, restaurants, beach and much more

Opinió del dia 6 de febr. de 2026

Awa Motel
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel

2.5 out of 5
57 The Strand Whakatane Bay of Plenty
El preu és de 75 € per nit entre els dies 15 de febr. i 16 de febr..
75 €
15 de febr. - 16 de febr.
taxes i impostos inclosos
Stay at this motel in Whakatane. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Wairere Falls and Whakatane River Walk are located ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (102 opinions)
Staff very courteous and helpful . Amenities great . Would stay again

Opinió del dia 9 de febr. de 2026

Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.

Altres zones com Coastlands

Whakatane is a Maori word and the 'wh' is pronounced like an 'f'. The statute of Wairaka is at the mouth of the Whakatane River in the Bay of Plenty area on the North Island.

Whakatāne Town

Mentre estàs de viatge per Whakatāne Town, pots aprofitar per veure llocs com Cascades Wairere i Passeig del Riu Whakatane.

Whakatāne Town
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Poroporo

Algunes de les principals atraccions a Poroporo i als voltants són Cascades Wairere i Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.

Poroporo
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Maraetotara

Un cop a Maraetotara, aprofita per veure alguns dels seus principals atractius, com ara Badia de Plenty i Badia d'Otarawairere.

Maraetotara


Coastlands

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