It also rained a bit in Whakatane. Apparently, that is the rule here for cities that start with “Wha”. However, there was much less rain than in Whangarei or in Whangamata. So, I could really appreciate the beauty of this part of the Bay of Plenty.
This blog entry is an abridged version of the original entry in German.
![View from Otanewainuku Trig towards Bay of Plenty [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_084051-150x150.jpg)
![Otanewainuku Scenic Reserve [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_090536-150x150.jpg)
![Otanewainuku Scenic Reserve [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_091326-150x150.jpg)
![Whakatane River Mouth [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_125553-150x150.jpg)
![Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_131127-150x150.jpg)
![Kōhī Point [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_131552-150x150.jpg)
![Bay of Plenty east of Kōhī Point [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_132853-150x150.jpg)
![Kaputerangi pā [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231106_142025-150x150.jpg)
![View of Ohiwa Harbour from Tauwhare Pā [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231107_094116-150x150.jpg)
![Whakaari (White Island) [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231107_110841-150x150.jpg)
![Ōhope Beach [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231107_115725-150x150.jpg)
![Ohiwa Harbour at Port Ōhope Reserve [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231107_121805-150x150.jpg)
![Entrance to Ohiwa Harbour [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231107_125044-150x150.jpg)
![Ohiwa Harbour [Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20231108_104843-150x150.jpg)