Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Oceania
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Whakatane is a town located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. With a population of 18,602, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Whakatane sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Whakatane to your route.
Whakatāne High School is a secondary school located in the town of Whakatāne, New Zealand. As of 2025, the school has a roll of over 1200 students and aims to offer every student an equal opportunity to succeed with strong values around responsibility, respect and achievement. Whakatāne High School has a 100-yearRead more
history as a co-educational public high school, opening in 1920 as Whakatane District High School, becoming a full high school in 1950. The school held its centennial on 2–3 April 2021, postponed from 2020.
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Whakatane is located in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.9586 latitude, 176.9854 longitude.
Whakatane has a population of approximately 18,602 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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