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Fishing, diving, and swimming with dolphins are popular activities in the Whakatane area. The water surrounding White Island and Whale Island has some great dive sites, with volcanic formations and abundant marine life. Moutohora (Whale Island) sanctuary is home to many endangered native species.
Dolphin and Seal Encounters. For closer aqueous encounters of the mammalian kind, local boating/diving/fishing experts, Diveworks, will take...
Diveworks. Diveworks provide a range of specialist diving and fishing trips. Their afternoon fishing venture, chasing snapper and gurnard...
Hiking trails. The native forest reserves around Whakatane provide a range of bushwalks and hiking trails. The 6-km (4-mile) walkway called...
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