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Whakatane Activities
WHAKATANE Awakeri Hot Springs: Thermal swimming. Accommodation caters for all. Ph 07 304 9117.
E info@awakerisprings.co.nz W www.awakerisprings.co.nz see advert page 2
Awakeri Rail Adventures: Several run times daily please phone 0800 KERI RAIL (0800 5374 7245)
www.awakerirail.co.nz Follow us on Facebook. See advert page 2.
Whale Island Tours & Diveworks Charters: Boat Trips, Scenic Walks,
Fishing & Dive Trips. Ph Phil or Steph on 0800 354 7737. See advert below.
White Island Tours: Explore an Active Volcano – 6 hour Marine Adventure
Ph 0800 733 529 www.whiteisland.co.nz – see advert Page 5
Join our guided tour to Moutohora (Whale) Island.
Your adventure irst includes a boat trip around
this beauiful island then land for a scenic walk.
Learn about the island’s history and wild life which
includes Kiwi, Petrels, Doterel, Saddlebacks and
Moutohora Island Sanctuary • Whakatane other forest birds as well as lizards and fur seals.
P 07-308 2001 Freephone 0800 354 7737 E whaleislandtours@xtra.co.nz W www.whaleislandtours.com
Whale Island – Moutohora
hale Island (Moutohora) situated 9kms from
Whakatane is a wildlife sanctuary run by
Department of Conservation in conjunction
with Nga
Wti Awa. Living on the Island are native kiwi,
kakariki, Saddle-back, Tui - even cheeky Fantails
greet you on the walking tracks. See if you can spot a
gecko or skink! The Island is covered in Pohutukawa
and other native plant life. Makes a perfect place
for the Bird Enthusiasts, photographer, tourist or a
learning experience for your children. Landing on
the Island is prohibited by DOC but there are two
companies that take guided walking tours including
Whale Island Tours (see advert above). Expect
quarantine inspections prior to departure. The
surrounding area is abundant in fish life making it a
wonderful area to fish and dive. Whale Island – Kahuroa.
Wairaka is also known as
The Lady on the Rock, the
daughter of Toroa who was
the captain of the Mataatua
canoe. The iconic statue
at the Whakatane Heads
was given to the people of
Whakatane by Sir William
Sullivan on the 27th of
November in 1965. Whale
Island in the back ground.
Photo by Brian Young
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WHAKATANE Awakeri Hot Springs: Thermal swimming. Accommodation caters for all. Ph 07 304 9117.
E info@awakerisprings.co.nz W www.awakerisprings.co.nz see advert page 2
Awakeri Rail Adventures: Several run times daily please phone 0800 KERI RAIL (0800 5374 7245)
www.awakerirail.co.nz Follow us on Facebook. See advert page 2.
Whale Island Tours & Diveworks Charters: Boat Trips, Scenic Walks,
Fishing & Dive Trips. Ph Phil or Steph on 0800 354 7737. See advert below.
White Island Tours: Explore an Active Volcano – 6 hour Marine Adventure
Ph 0800 733 529 www.whiteisland.co.nz – see advert Page 5
Join our guided tour to Moutohora (Whale) Island.
Your adventure irst includes a boat trip around
this beauiful island then land for a scenic walk.
Learn about the island’s history and wild life which
includes Kiwi, Petrels, Doterel, Saddlebacks and
Moutohora Island Sanctuary • Whakatane other forest birds as well as lizards and fur seals.
P 07-308 2001 Freephone 0800 354 7737 E whaleislandtours@xtra.co.nz W www.whaleislandtours.com
Whale Island – Moutohora
hale Island (Moutohora) situated 9kms from
Whakatane is a wildlife sanctuary run by
Department of Conservation in conjunction
with Nga
Wti Awa. Living on the Island are native kiwi,
kakariki, Saddle-back, Tui - even cheeky Fantails
greet you on the walking tracks. See if you can spot a
gecko or skink! The Island is covered in Pohutukawa
and other native plant life. Makes a perfect place
for the Bird Enthusiasts, photographer, tourist or a
learning experience for your children. Landing on
the Island is prohibited by DOC but there are two
companies that take guided walking tours including
Whale Island Tours (see advert above). Expect
quarantine inspections prior to departure. The
surrounding area is abundant in fish life making it a
wonderful area to fish and dive. Whale Island – Kahuroa.
Wairaka is also known as
The Lady on the Rock, the
daughter of Toroa who was
the captain of the Mataatua
canoe. The iconic statue
at the Whakatane Heads
was given to the people of
Whakatane by Sir William
Sullivan on the 27th of
November in 1965. Whale
Island in the back ground.
Photo by Brian Young
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