Poroporo Travel Guide
Whakatane
Popular places to visit
Whakatane Hospital
If Whakatane Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Whakatane.
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.
Wairere Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wairere Falls during your travels in Whakatane. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
Top hotels in Poroporo
The Com Plex Motel
Lovely rooms, easy walk into town to cafes and shops, plus they had a garage lock up for our e-bikes. Would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
Very nice clean room , friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Awa Motel
Great location, stayed in the front villa, very nostalgic, roomy and well appointed kitchen.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Room was spacious and spotless. Everything was in excellent condition and very very clean. Super friendly staff. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
One88 On Commerce
Beautiful and clean in a great location.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poroporo
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Wairere Falls and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
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 Mataatua: The House That Came Home and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
