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.
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.
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.
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 Aquatic Centre
You can take time to visit Whakatane Aquatic Centre during your travels to Whakatane. Discover the volcano viewpoints while you're in the area.
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.
Top hotels in Poroporo
The Com Plex Motel
Motel was new. Room was very clean and was stylish. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was equipped with kettle, microwave, mugs, crockery and cutlery. Parking adjacent to the room. A short walk to restaurants and the centre of Whakatane. Wifi fast. I didn't try the TV which had ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Tuscany Villas Boutique Motel
Room was clean and had all the amenities that you would need. The chairs in the room had broken legs but the manager was going to move us to another room but we got him just to replace the chairs, very apologetic and helpful
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Awa Motel
All of the above. Excellent stay
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Whakatane Holiday Park
Clean and modern holiday unit with full kitchen and plenty of space for a family
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
One88 On Commerce
Room was absolutly amaizng, in every way possible! Everything about this place stood out.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
The cabin was fantastic, great view of the ocean, Very family friendly, and the price was excellent for 5 nights, was very reasonable. We will be returning later this year
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Poroporo
Whakatāne Town
While visiting Whakatāne Town, you might make a stop by sights like Whakatane District Museum and Gallery and Wairere Falls.
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 Wairere Falls and Te Manuka Tutahi Marae.
