Poroporo Travel Guide
Whakatane
Popular places to visit
Te Manuka Tutahi Marae
You can find out about the history of Whakatane when you stop by Te Manuka Tutahi Marae. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whakatane River Walk
You can take time to visit Whakatane River Walk during your travels to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whakatane War Memorial Hall
You can learn about the history of Whakatane with a trip to Whakatane War Memorial Hall. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Te Papaka & Puketapu
Find out about the history of Whakatane with a stop at Te Papaka & Puketapu. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mataatua: The House That Came Home during your trip to Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whakatane District Museum and Gallery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whakatane District Museum and Gallery in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
Ōhope: Guided Cruise with Oyster Farm Visit and Lunch
Top hotels in Poroporo
The Com Plex Motel
Great stay
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Parking a little tight people not parking directly in front or units , Shower and bathroom absolutely huge awesome
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Awa Motel
Clean and comfortable with nice surroundings.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
NauMai Motel
Clean room, adequate facilities for what I needed
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poroporo
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane War Memorial Hall and Te Papaka & Puketapu.
Maraetotara
If you're spending some time in Maraetotara, Bay of Plenty and Otarawairere Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Coastlands
While Coastlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Te Papaka & Puketapu and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
