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Paddling near Whakatane, Bay of Plenty

Whakatane sits on the Eastern Bay of Plenty, on the banks of the Whakatane River where it meets a natural harbour, with Ohope Beach just six kilometres over the hill. The area draws paddlers to a mix of sea kayaking along the coast, SUP on the sheltered harbour, and whitewater on rivers within an hour's drive — including the Rangitaiki and the Grade 5 Kaituna.

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