Whakatane, New Zealand

Whakatane is a town in the Bay of Plenty Region on the North Island of New Zealand and is one of the sunniest towns in New Zealand. The mouth of the Whakatane River and Ohiwa Harbour have both provided berths for yachts, fishing trawlers and small ships since European settlement of the area. Nearby Ohope Beach is a sandy beach stretching 11 km (7 mi) from the Ohiwa Harbour entrance.

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Country: New Zealand

Continent: Oceania

Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Population: 35,700

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