Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Travel Blogs from Whakatane, Bay of Plenty (79)

The White Islands, Whakatane, New Zealand travel blog
The White Islands
Apr 8, 2005

... . This time my toast stayed put because the sea we pretty calm and the day was perfect. There are only two active volcanoes in New Zealand and you could smell the sulfur and see the different colors as you pull up near the island. We got the grand tour ...

A travel blog entry by anatkramer
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Whakatane and White Island!, Whakatane, New Zealand travel blog
Whakatane and White Island!
Apr 8, 2005

I arrived in Whakatane on Tuesday afternoon, and as is often the case in the Bay of Plenty, the weather was gorgeous. So too was the lovely Nadene who picked me up from town and took me to Karibu Backpackers (www.karibubackpackers.co.nz). She owned the ...

A travel blog entry by rich
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beaches and brimstone, Whakatane, New Zealand travel blog
beaches and brimstone
Dec 26, 2005

... turkey, and the traditional Kiwi dessert of pavlova. (A small war can be provoked by opening the debate of whether pavlova is an Australian or New Zealand invention). On Boxing Day we decided to be a bit more active, and so was our destination. White ...

A travel blog entry by fyrelizard
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Whakatane, Whakatane, New Zealand travel blog
Whakatane
Mar 9, 2008

... placed to the Maoris and need to be treated with great respect.   After our long winding and dusty trip we arrived a Whakatane (pronounced fa-ka-ta-ne) which is the closest town to NZ most active volcano called White Island. The volcano is said to ...

A travel blog entry by vine_hooligans
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Attractions in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty (3)

Ohope Beach
Ohope Beach

Ohope, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

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Whale and Dolphin Watch
Whale and Dolphin Watch

96 the Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

3.50

Whale Island Tours - Swim With Dolphins
Whale Island Tours - Swim With Dolphins

86 The Strand, The Yellow One Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

0.00

Dolphin and Whale Watching, Swim with Dolphins in Whakatane. Many travellers have called us "there best New Zealand experience"Booking office includes History and Information, museum and mini Theatre. We are also agents for Bicycle hire, scenic flights and Bus travel. Reservations highly suggested.