Whakatane
Whakatāne is a coastal town in the eastern Bay of Plenty on New Zealand's North Island. It is one of the sunniest towns in New Zealand. The nearby village of Ōhope, only about 7 minutes by car through a gorgeous pass with stunning views of the ocean, features one of the best beaches in the entire country, which has won numerous "Best Beach" awards over the years.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of 61 metres (200 feet)
- …is also known as “Whakatane Borough”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Whakatane Astronomical Society and Whakatāne Hospital.
Whakatane Astronomical Society
Observatory
The Whakatane Astronomical Society is a voluntary…
Whakatāne Hospital
Hospital
Whakatāne Hospital is a hospital in New Zealand…
Whakatāne High School
School
Whakatāne High School is a secondary school located in the town of Whakatāne, New Zealand.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Coastlands.
Coastlands
Village
Coastlands is a beach settlement in the… Coastlands is situated 3½ km northwest of Whakatane.
Whakatane
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Latitude
-37.9667° or 37° 58′ south
Longitude
177° east
Open location code
4VJV22M2+82
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Whakatāne River and Otarawairere Bay.
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