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Whakatane is a coastal town in the eastern Bay of Plenty on New Zealand's North Island. Whakatane has about 16,700 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.
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Our beautiful part of the world stretches from the stunning Eastern Bay coastline (with New Zealand's Most Loved Beach) right into the heart of some of New Zealand's most unique and diverse forests. Download our Whakatāne District Visitor Maps
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With a land area of 4,442.07 square kilometers, Whakatane District was established in 1976 and forms a part of the East Coast parliamentary constituency. The town is the main center of the Bay of Plenty (first navigated by Captain James Cook) and is the seat of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Just 12 kilometers north of Whakatane lies Moutohora...
The first settlements in the modern-day Whakatane date back centuries, with the Māori people first establishing encampments as early as 1200. Deriving its name from the Māori phrase "Kia whakatāne au i ahau" ("I will act like a man), Whakatane is among New Zealand's longest inhabited locations and was an important site for the eventual European set...
Whakatane has a population of 16,700 according to 2021 estimates, with approximately 40% identifying as Māori. The other ethnicities were roughly 60% European, 3% Asian, and 1% other ethnic backgrounds. Nearly 50% reported no religious affiliation, while 37% were Christian.
Summer is the most popular time of year for tourists and other visitors to arrive in Whakatane, and the nearby Ohope Beach is always full of locals and guests. The aforementioned White Island, the site of a marine volcano, is a key tourist destination. Visitors also have the opportunity to go whale watching, take surfing tours, swim with dolphins, ...
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Whakatāne (/ f ɑː k ɑː ˈ t ɑː n eɪ / fah-kah-TAH-nay, [citation needed] Māori pronunciation: [fakaˈtaːnɛ]) [3] is a town located in the Bay of Plenty Region in the North Island of New Zealand, 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of Tauranga and 89 kilometres (55 mi) northeast of Rotorua.
This place is situated in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, its geographical coordinates are 37° 59' 0" South, 177° 0' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Whakatane. See Whakatane photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Whakatane in New Zealand.
Welcome to Whakatāne. Whakatāne is the Bay of Plenty’s sunshine capital, Kiwi Capital of the World™ and cultural hub. Local Māori believe New Zealand was first discovered more than 1,000 years ago by Tiwakawaka, who settled his people in what is now Whakatāne.
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Whakatāne is the heart of the Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. From endless coastlines to ancient forests, we're blessed with breath-taking landscapes, rich culture and plenty of sunshine. The perfect place to unwind, explore nature and connect with locals.
