"Whakatane"  New Zealand.

Wairaka

A statue of Wairaka stands at the Whakatane heads.
Tradition has it , that the early Polynesian Males went ashore leaving the Women in a drifting canoe. Paddles of the canoe were Tapu to the women. But not to be left helpless, Wairaka cried "Kai Whakatane au I ahau" I will act as a man and so the captains daughter took up the paddle and returned the canoe to shore.

The Culture

A canoe similar to that of the past can be seen on
the foreshore of the Whakatane. Along with other
historic points of interest. Pohaturoa Rock in the
centre of town and the Nga Tapuwae O Toi Walkway.
The Walkway takes you to Toi Pa,
Kohi Point and Ohope Beach.

Whakatane Bar.

Over the Whakatane bar and off into blue
waters of the Pacific,
where Fishing Charters
return fresh Snapper to your plate.

White Island Adventure.

New Zealand's only active Marine Volcano.
PeeJay Charters offer cruises to visit this
fascinating Island. You can even be ferried
ashore to set foot on the volcanic rocks to view
the awesome power of the volcano.

Whakatane River.

Take a trip up the scenic Whakatane River.
Kiwi Jet Boat Tours will Skim the shallow waters
and provide the best white water
ride of your life.
The Motu River, the Unique Wilderness of the
Te Urewera National Park, awesome Jet boating.

Aniwhenua Falls.

An hour and Half jet boat trip will take you
up The Rangitaiki River to the Aniwhenua Falls.
A spectacular sight when the flood gates
open at the Aniwhenua Dam.
Some time at the Dam with a Fly Rod
may be very rewarding,
as Trout love the wet lands
that this dam has created.

Ohope Beach.

This safe ocean beach offers swimming,
surfing and Fishing for the keen. The Ohiwa Peninsula
divides the ocean from a sheltered Harbour.
Board sailors frequent the calm waters and sea breezes.
Many small boats use the Harbour for anchorage
and juicy Mussels and Oysters are
cultivated on the inner Harbour beds.

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