Whakatane's abundance of indigenous wildlife has led it to be known as the 'Kiwi Capital of the World'. We have the unique opportunity to simply walk into the bush surrounding Whakatane and Ohope and be immersed in Kiwi territory. The Whakatane Kiwi Trust  ensure our local Kiwi population continues with pest control and Kiwi monitoring to help ensure the survival of this national icon. There are now over 300 birds in the area compared to just a few found in 1999.

The Ohope Scenic Reserve is home to many Kiwi. Visitors are able to walk through the area along established walking tracks.

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