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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Poroporo

The Com Plex Motel
Everything about the Com Plex was excellent the stuff, room, and parking. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Awa Motel
great location, restaurants in walking distance
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Barringtons Motor Lodge
The room was clean and meet expectations.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Whakatane Holiday Park
Very nice clean room , friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

NauMai Motel
Very clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 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, Otarawairere Bay and Bay of Plenty 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 Mataatua: The House That Came Home.
