Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club

Clubrooms

The clubrooms at Ohope Beach have recently been upgraded thanks to the fantastic efforts from a number of organisations and people. 

Special thanks to Whakatane District Council, NZ Lottery Grants Board, Eastern Bay Energy Trust and Bay Trust.

Club Hire

(Please Note: the clubrooms are not available for private functions during the surf life saving season - November through to end of March).

Hire Ohope Beach's ultimate waterfront venue for your next function. 

Located at the bottom of the Ohope Hill adjacent to Mahy Reserve on Mair Street. The club has two adjoining rooms upstairs and a large verandah with steps straight down to the sand.

We have a large kitchen with the following amenities:
  • Large stove with 4 gas elements and electric oven
  • Large Zip water boiler 
  • Large and small fridge  
  • Plates, Cutlery, Glasses
  • Dishwasher
You are required to provide us with a copy of your Special Liquor Licence if alcohol will be sold, supplied or consumed at your function.
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We have ladies and men changing rooms with showers, toilets and dress areas. We even have an outside solar heated shower if you or your guests need to rinse off before coming into the club. 

Accommodation is also available if required. We have one separate dormitory room available. 

Please contact us for pricing.

Accommodation is available at $10 plus GST per night per person for specific groups. 

*Club members have discounted rates

Weddings

The clubrooms are a wonderful choice for smaller weddings and functions. The photos shown at this wedding sat 91 guests, plus had a full DJ set up in the corner. If the DJ was not present you could sit at least 100 guests. There is also a deck with uninterrupted sea views. Just perfect!
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Old clubhouse before the first addition.

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Recent England/Osborne wedding seating 92
Early patrol vehicle above.