Horseback riding is one of those things you’ve always thought about doing… well now’s the time. Get the family together and head to Tui Glen Farm for a horse trek. The farm also run a special "Kids Camp" during school holidays. An experience your kids won’t forget.

Get out from in front of the TV and catch a play at the local Little Theatre. The next production is going to be the amazing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "Cats" …so get your tickets now!

Relax and take a soak in the Whakatane region’s only natural hot springs. Nestled amongst secluded bush, this is the perfect holiday escape. Whether you go for the day, or stay in their holiday park, you’ll love it.

Well you’re in the Bay of Plenty… so why not explore the bay? One of the best ways to do so is with a kayak. KG Kayak offer a great selection of guided tours around Whakatane, Ohope and Whale Island.

Organised by the local model train society, this running miniature railway is a great thing to do with with the whole family. Enjoy viewing the replica engines and take one for a spin next to the Whakatane river. The tracks are not open everyday, so check their website for the days they open.

Detour is an awesome place to chill-out, catch some live music or enjoy great food and drink. Detour has a relaxed atmosphere day or night. With jazz and acoustic guitar sets in the evenings there’s nowhere quite as cool as this place in Whakatane.

More than your regular holiday park, on the shores of one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches, Ohope Beach Holiday Park boasts fun facilities for all the family; including a pool with hydra-slide and mini-golf! Get the family together for a great weekend getaway.

Hands down one of the most fun things to do in the Whakatane region. Amazing Maze is an action-packed experience. Whether you want to be scared out of your skin with the blood-curdling "Evil Corn" night, or maybe you prefer to complete the maze in the comfort of daytime you’re guaranteed an exceptionally fun time.

Leaving from Whakatane, experience the spectacular marine life around Whale Island on a Diveworks tour. Swim with dolphins and visit fur seals on the rocky shores. Whale Island is a protected wildlife sanctuary, so expect to come face-to-face with magnificent wildlife in an untouched surrounds.

This place has to be seen to be believed! The jewel of the Whakatane region, White Island is an active, volcanic island off the coast of the Bay of Plenty accessible only by guided tours. Experience this peculiar, alien landscape for yourself, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.