It's the perfect weather for getting out and about on the water, and exploring the Whakatane District this summer.

Whakatane District Council is inviting people to capture their experiences on a GoPro Camera for a chance to be in to win.

People are being invited to capture their experiences on GoPro and sned them in for a chance to win $500 worth of prices.

Lazer Photos and Whakatane District Council are running a GoPro video competition with $500 worth of prizes up for grabs.

Whakatane District Council Promotions Officer, Nicola Burgess says all you need to do is capture the action and the scenic highlights of the Eastern Bay with your GoPro Camera and submit them to Council's Whakatastic Facebook page or Lazer Photos Facebook page.

'We're hoping for some real action-packed material such as surfing, sailing, mountain-biking, kayaking, diving and fishing. We're known for having a whole lot of great things to do, so let's capture them on video,” says Nicola.

'We'll use selected footage to create a promotional video to use at the Visitor Centre and on our tourism website, www.whakatane.com.”

Owners of Lazer Photos & Cameras, Paul Wardlaw and Kendan Gibson say there's no shortage of people with GoPro cameras these days.

'They're incredibly versatile, powerful cameras, and they've made it easier than ever to capture and share personal experiences,” says Paul.

'We stock a range of GoPro cameras and accessories in our store and we're more than happy to show people what we have on offer.”

To enter the competition, simply create a one minute video of your summer adventures in the Eastern Bay and submit to the Whakatastic or Lazer Photos Facebook pages. The competition runs until Saturday, February 28.

The winner, who will collect $500 worth of GoPro accessories, will be determined by a judging panel, along with the response each video gets on Facebook.

For more information, call into Lazer Photos on The Strand, Whakatane or visit: www.facebook.com/whakatastic or www.facebook.com/Lazer.Photo.Camera.Whakatane.