Whakatāne isite Visitor Information Centre
Whakatāne isite Visitor Information Centre
Whakatāne isite Visitor Information Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
About
Whether you're a regular to the Whakatāne District or a first-time visitor, we'll help make your stay a great one. For help booking activities or accommodation, and for further information or advice, contact the team at the Whakatāne Visitor Centre. We can make all your bookings during your stay - at no extra cost. We can also supply you with information and brochures on what to see and do during your visit. We're booking agents for Intercity, Tranz Rail and Ferries. We have a wide range of maps available, from local walking tracks to road maps.
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Bob_from_the_bay
Wellington, New Zealand38 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Rose was the lady we talked to. She helped us with the name of a restaurant for our 41 st wedding anniversary. She rang up to see if they had room for us and booked a table. She also suggested the rail trail at Awakeri and the hot pools just around the corner.
Written 1 March 2021
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springbank
Greve, Denmark3,866 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Very kind, welcoming and friendly staff, they were able to answer every question we had. Free brochures on activities and sights. You can even book accommodation and activities as well as local products and souvenirs available for purchase.
Written 3 March 2016
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Mums4Kids
Auckland Central, New Zealand216 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
The weather was unpredictable and they helped me with various ways to fulfil what I wanted to do and did all the bookings for me.
Written 6 December 2017
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Kia ora, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Glad to help out.
Safe Travels
- Whakatāne i-Site Team
Written 18 December 2017
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PicklesNewcastle
Newcastle, Australia232 contributions
Feb 2020
When you walk in, doesn't really have the wow factor.However they do have a room to watch DVDs on the area. Staff helpful but not overly...this may have been my fault as I was asked if I would like to watch a DVD about White Island..I declined...memory of so many people dying, it was not the right time..I think they took offence.
If run by the local Council needs a few dollars spent to up grade. Still recommend a visit to gather information and maps etc
If run by the local Council needs a few dollars spent to up grade. Still recommend a visit to gather information and maps etc
Written 16 February 2020
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JORO6
Nuneaton, UK126 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We called in here a couple of time's one for some road map's and off the beaten track places of interest of which the lady we spoke with was very helpful, nothing too much trouble for her and was able to advise us on some lovely place's plus some lovely local walk's
The second time we went in we booked a trip to White Island, a live volcano out at sea, again we had the same lady and again was very helpful.
If you are every in Wakatane and need help this is the place to visit.
The second time we went in we booked a trip to White Island, a live volcano out at sea, again we had the same lady and again was very helpful.
If you are every in Wakatane and need help this is the place to visit.
Written 13 April 2017
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,525 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
Visited on Wednesday 7th September. Called in to pick up a map of the town and also to get some info on where to go to get a good view of the surrounding area. As I walked in the two staff members looked at me and continued chatting, even when I approached them with a question. They did give me a map and that was it. Left wondering why I bothered going in there, all I can say I have never been treated that way at other visitor information centres around NZ, not sure what the problem was here.
Written 4 November 2016
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Robin S
Masterton, New Zealand254 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Both Geof and Belle couldn't have been more helpful in finding us accommodation for us for one night. They both had great difficulty but finally were able to find us a room at the Com Plex which totally suited us.
Geof and Belle you are worth your weight in gold and we thank you so much for your time given to us, Thank you.
Geof and Belle you are worth your weight in gold and we thank you so much for your time given to us, Thank you.
Written 14 June 2023
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batchhen2017
Timaru, New Zealand98 contributions
Sept 2020
Very good info and directions of things to do in the area. Handy to the walkway near the waterfront. Good parking, loos and cafes nearby.
Written 22 October 2020
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JohnDeereQueen
Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand74 contributions
Jan 2020
What makes this place great is the really friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff! Highly recommend popping in if you want to find out anything about the area.
Written 25 July 2020
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62Peter1952
Ashburton, New Zealand213 contributions
Mar 2020
Stopped in at I Site info centre,as you do when in a new place. very pleasant young ladies, assisted me , with my enquiries.
Written 5 March 2020
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