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Rent Cars in Whakatane

Whakatane is located in the region of New Zealand known as the Bay of Plenty, on the north-east coast of the North Island. Not as developed as other parts of the country it is not frequented by tourists as much as other cities, surprisingly though, it is quite popular with tourists from within New Zealand who know what the city and bay have to offer. The area is regarded as one of the most beautiful in New Zealand, with unspoilt beaches, forests and waterways ready for you to explore with a hire car. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations so finding a car rental in Whakatane is both easy and economical.

Touring Whakatane with a Car Rental

The area surrounding Whakatane is one of grace and natural beauty, and an excellent area to explore with your rental car. The bay has 54 km of beaches, so simply hop in your hire car and set off to find your own stretch of sand. Popular land-based activities in the area include fishing, bushwalking, golf, horse riding and hunting. The real attraction of Whakatane though, is the harbour and bay.

Park your hire car at the marina, and head out for a day on the water. Sightseeing tours are favourites among many, and a great way to see the bay. The waters here have amazing marine life, and it is quite common to be able to swim with pods of dolphins. There are several uninhabited Islands in the region, which provide great sites for diving and snorkelling.

Particularly worth a visit is White Island, the site of New Zealand's last active volcano. Here you can see the volcano in action both on land and in the water, with steam vents scattered all over the island as well as on the sea floor. Back on the mainland, only a short drive from Whakatane in your rental car, you can visit Rotorua, to the west, as well as Raukamara Forest Park to the east. The entire area is in fact very well suited for driving, with small towns and villages scattered throughout the region.

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