Ohope Beach, voted NZs most loved beach, is only 6km from Whakatane and offers the walker, bather, surfer or fisherman 11 kms of uninterrupted, white, Pacific beach sand. It's north facing aspect gives you the full arc of plentiful sunshine. A section of the beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer month and there are a range of shops, food & drink outlets, playgrounds and much more to keep everyone busy.