Whitianga Guidebook
Things to See & Do
A place you must visit. Hire a spade and dig a thermal bath on the beach.
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Hot Water Beach
A place you must visit. Hire a spade and dig a thermal bath on the beach.
Catch the ferry to Ferry Landing and walk up to Shakespeare Cliff lookout. Beautiful views across Mercury Bay and to Cooks Beach.
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Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
Catch the ferry to Ferry Landing and walk up to Shakespeare Cliff lookout. Beautiful views across Mercury Bay and to Cooks Beach.
Treat yourself to tranquilty and self-care. Located in the heart of Whitianga. Visit the day spa for a massage, manicure/pedicure, facials, or soak in their thermal baths. The Lost Springs is restricted to adults. The water is thermal, the minerals great for your skin, and you can enjoy a cocktail while you marinate and relax.
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The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrTreat yourself to tranquilty and self-care. Located in the heart of Whitianga. Visit the day spa for a massage, manicure/pedicure, facials, or soak in their thermal baths. The Lost Springs is restricted to adults. The water is thermal, the minerals great for your skin, and you can enjoy a cocktail while you marinate and relax.
Known as the Microsoft screensaver location, it was also a prominent location in the movie, The Chronicles of Narnia. It is a 30min walk from the carpark to Cathedral Cove with the return being a steady climb back up.
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
Known as the Microsoft screensaver location, it was also a prominent location in the movie, The Chronicles of Narnia. It is a 30min walk from the carpark to Cathedral Cove with the return being a steady climb back up.
Perfect place to take kids. Lots of animals to see. Meet, hand-feed, cuddle and interact with over 40 species of friendly farmyard and exotic animals, birds and reptiles, in a fun, safe and clean environment. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day meandering through over eight acres of mature park-like surroundings and a short bushwalk.
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Whiti Farm Park
2414 Tairua Whitianga RdPerfect place to take kids. Lots of animals to see. Meet, hand-feed, cuddle and interact with over 40 species of friendly farmyard and exotic animals, birds and reptiles, in a fun, safe and clean environment. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day meandering through over eight acres of mature park-like surroundings and a short bushwalk.
Catch the ferry over to Ferry Landing. From here, you can walk up to Whitianga Rock and the well fortified Ngati Hei Pa site. This pa guarded the entrance to the Whitianga Estuary.
Whitianga Rock Walk
Whitianga Rock WalkCatch the ferry over to Ferry Landing. From here, you can walk up to Whitianga Rock and the well fortified Ngati Hei Pa site. This pa guarded the entrance to the Whitianga Estuary.
If you're up for an active adventure, walk up to the top of The Pinnacles. You can stay overnight here in the DoC hut, walk the loop in one day if you're fit enough. Allow 8 hours to do the loop.
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The Pinnacles
If you're up for an active adventure, walk up to the top of The Pinnacles. You can stay overnight here in the DoC hut, walk the loop in one day if you're fit enough. Allow 8 hours to do the loop.
If you want to throw a line in and try your luck catching dinner, these guys will sort you out. You’ll be taken to all the best fishing spots on the water for some unbelievable game fishing where, if you’re lucky, you’ll get the chance to reel in a mighty Kingfish. It’s an awesome day of fun whether you’re a beginner starting out or a proper enthusiast.
Epic Adventures Fishing Charters
The EsplanadeIf you want to throw a line in and try your luck catching dinner, these guys will sort you out. You’ll be taken to all the best fishing spots on the water for some unbelievable game fishing where, if you’re lucky, you’ll get the chance to reel in a mighty Kingfish. It’s an awesome day of fun whether you’re a beginner starting out or a proper enthusiast.
Amazing woodfired pizzas with a cellar door selling specialty liqueurs. Sit outside in the sun and enjoy all that Purangi Winery has to offer.
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Purangi Winery
501 Purangi RdAmazing woodfired pizzas with a cellar door selling specialty liqueurs. Sit outside in the sun and enjoy all that Purangi Winery has to offer.
Situated in an area of lush scenic greenery, the sanctuary has 45 bird aviaries that are home to over 400 species of birds like Kereru, Ruru, Canadian Geese, Macaw and more. They also have a wide variety of animals like horses, goats, pigs and reptiles.
Mill Creek Bird & Animal Encounters
365 Mill Creek RdSituated in an area of lush scenic greenery, the sanctuary has 45 bird aviaries that are home to over 400 species of birds like Kereru, Ruru, Canadian Geese, Macaw and more. They also have a wide variety of animals like horses, goats, pigs and reptiles.
If you're looking to fill in a little time, you can't go wrong with a round or two of mini golf. Cost is $10pp with the second round half price.
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Birdwood Springs Mini Putt
67 Joan Gaskell DrIf you're looking to fill in a little time, you can't go wrong with a round or two of mini golf. Cost is $10pp with the second round half price.
Horse treks through beautiful native landscape, and riding lessons for beginners and experienced riders. Join them for a perfect day of outdoor adventure. They are currently only accepting small groups of maximum 3 people.
Wairakau Horse Treks
390 Kaimarama RoadHorse treks through beautiful native landscape, and riding lessons for beginners and experienced riders. Join them for a perfect day of outdoor adventure. They are currently only accepting small groups of maximum 3 people.
Originally the cinemas were held during summer in the Town Hall. Now Whitianga boasts two cinema screens with movies screening all year round.
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Mercury Twin Cinemas
1 Lee StOriginally the cinemas were held during summer in the Town Hall. Now Whitianga boasts two cinema screens with movies screening all year round.
Located only 5 minutes from town. This is an 18-hole golf course is a challenging par 71 layout measuring 5361m. It is an easy walking course, however power carts are available if desired. The course is mostly flat and provides an easy walking experience for all ages and abilities.
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Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club
12 Golf RoadLocated only 5 minutes from town. This is an 18-hole golf course is a challenging par 71 layout measuring 5361m. It is an easy walking course, however power carts are available if desired. The course is mostly flat and provides an easy walking experience for all ages and abilities.
Shopping
Popular supermarket with petrol pumps outside in the carpark.
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New World Whitianga
1 Joan Gaskell DrPopular supermarket with petrol pumps outside in the carpark.
The Warehouse
24 Joan Gaskell DrThe big red shed is available in case you've left something essential at home.
If New World doesn't have something you're after, then Countdown will have it. Known also by the locals to be generally cheaper than New World.
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Whitianga Countdown
24 Joan Gaskell DrIf New World doesn't have something you're after, then Countdown will have it. Known also by the locals to be generally cheaper than New World.
Unichem Stephensons Pharmacy has a large selection of everything you need from your chemist. Also included here is an extensive sunglasses range, gifts and a photo lab.
Stephensons Pharmacy
64 Albert StreetUnichem Stephensons Pharmacy has a large selection of everything you need from your chemist. Also included here is an extensive sunglasses range, gifts and a photo lab.
The local emporium. This shop contains just about everything and anything. Worth having a good look inside... you might be surprised with what you'll find.
The Glass House
25 Albert StreetThe local emporium. This shop contains just about everything and anything. Worth having a good look inside... you might be surprised with what you'll find.
Paper Plus Whitianga
71 Albert StreetYour local stationers with lotto shop. The post office is also located inside.
Food scene
Affordable pub meals. They do a great steak too. Weekends they often have a live band after 9pm.
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Whitianga Hotel
1 Blacksmith LnAffordable pub meals. They do a great steak too. Weekends they often have a live band after 9pm.
Whitianga Takeaways and Fresh Fish
Hannan RoadAwesome fish & chips here - never had a disappointing meal.
Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. Always leave here very happy.
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Grace O'Malleys Irish Inn
9 The EsplanadeDelicious food, lovely atmosphere. Always leave here very happy.
Dining with a view. Located overlooking the marina, the food here is more upmarket if you're seeking a more fancy meal.
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Salt Restaurant & Bar
1 Blacksmith LnDining with a view. Located overlooking the marina, the food here is more upmarket if you're seeking a more fancy meal.
Really good Chinese food. Takeaway to eat in the comfort of your unit. Always a popular choice with the locals.
Bayside Chinese Takeaways
31 Albert StReally good Chinese food. Takeaway to eat in the comfort of your unit. Always a popular choice with the locals.
Stop here either on your way into Whitianga, or when you leave. They have tarts, pies, baguettes, salads, cakes and slices from our cabinet or made-to-order meals. All our food is made onsite with love - they don’t buy in pre-made items.
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Colenso Country Cafe & Country Shop
895 State Hwy 25Stop here either on your way into Whitianga, or when you leave. They have tarts, pies, baguettes, salads, cakes and slices from our cabinet or made-to-order meals. All our food is made onsite with love - they don’t buy in pre-made items.
Popular spot with locals to grab a quick feed. Delicious pies, freshly made filled rolls, and tasty treats.
Bay Bakery
32 Monk StPopular spot with locals to grab a quick feed. Delicious pies, freshly made filled rolls, and tasty treats.
Neighbourhoods
Drive north and spend half a day in Kuaotunu. Only a 10min from Whitianga, Kuaotunu is a small seaside settlement. Grab an ice cream from Luke’s Kitchen which are world famous for their size. Kuaotunu Beach is a shallow sandy beach with a river estuary providing kids with lots to explore. Dotterels (birds) nest in the dunes take care not to disturb nests. Keep your eyes peeled on the sea horizon for dolphins.
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Kuaotunu
Drive north and spend half a day in Kuaotunu. Only a 10min from Whitianga, Kuaotunu is a small seaside settlement. Grab an ice cream from Luke’s Kitchen which are world famous for their size. Kuaotunu Beach is a shallow sandy beach with a river estuary providing kids with lots to explore. Dotterels (birds) nest in the dunes take care not to disturb nests. Keep your eyes peeled on the sea horizon for dolphins.
Take a 40min drive past Kuaotunu to Coromandel township. Walk through the town and visit the many art galleries here. Drive a little further to Driving Creek Railway where you can take 1.25hr tour through regenerated native forest over 10 bridges and 3 tunnels.
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Coromandel
Take a 40min drive past Kuaotunu to Coromandel township. Walk through the town and visit the many art galleries here. Drive a little further to Driving Creek Railway where you can take 1.25hr tour through regenerated native forest over 10 bridges and 3 tunnels.
A 3km gently curving white sand beach that's ideal for swimming, walking and relaxing in the sun.
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Cooks Beach
A 3km gently curving white sand beach that's ideal for swimming, walking and relaxing in the sun.
Boasting a beautiful white 4.5 km sandy beach that is ideal for swimming and occasionally surfing. Enjoy here a world class 18-hole golf course with a licensed club house, a bowling green, and several public tennis courts.
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Matarangi
Boasting a beautiful white 4.5 km sandy beach that is ideal for swimming and occasionally surfing. Enjoy here a world class 18-hole golf course with a licensed club house, a bowling green, and several public tennis courts.
Known as both Simpsons Beach and Wharekaho. This is a beautiful beautiful beach. Perfect location at the southern end of the beach for a spot of rock fishing. Swimming is great for more confident swimmers as there is a sudden drop off here.
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Wharekaho
Known as both Simpsons Beach and Wharekaho. This is a beautiful beautiful beach. Perfect location at the southern end of the beach for a spot of rock fishing. Swimming is great for more confident swimmers as there is a sudden drop off here.
Home to the Coroglen Tavern and the Sunday Farmers Market. The warmer months is when Coroglen springs to live. The tavern hosts many live bands to entertain you until the early hours of the morning. Every Sunday the farmers market is open from 9.00am-1.00pm (Labour weekend until Easter).
Coroglen
Home to the Coroglen Tavern and the Sunday Farmers Market. The warmer months is when Coroglen springs to live. The tavern hosts many live bands to entertain you until the early hours of the morning. Every Sunday the farmers market is open from 9.00am-1.00pm (Labour weekend until Easter).
Essentials
This medical centre is typically open Monday – Friday: 8.45am – 5pm. It does pay to call them in advance to see if you can drop in, or make an appointment.
Mercury Bay Medical Centre
83 Albert StThis medical centre is typically open Monday – Friday: 8.45am – 5pm. It does pay to call them in advance to see if you can drop in, or make an appointment.
A must visit for anyone visiting Whitianga for the first time. While we provide you with an assortment of brochures in your unit, you can pick up many others here. The team will also make your tour bookings and provide you with additional local advice.
Whitianga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
66 Albert StA must visit for anyone visiting Whitianga for the first time. While we provide you with an assortment of brochures in your unit, you can pick up many others here. The team will also make your tour bookings and provide you with additional local advice.
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Walk into Whitianga
It is about 4.2km from the unit to the centre of Whitianga. There is a path all the way into town. Alternatively, take off your shoes and walk some, if not all, the way along the beach.
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Take a taxi into Whitianga for dinner
Whiti City Cabs is taxi service available. Catch a taxi into Whitianga so you can enjoy a drink or two before safely traveling back afterwards.
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Catch the Ferry
There is a ferry available to travel across the estuary between Ferry Landing & Whitianga. Ferry Operating Hours: 7.30am – 7.25pm, 8.30pm – 9.25pm every day of the week. The last ferry departs Whitianga Wharf at 7.25pm before the dinner break, and at 9.25pm when it returns to Whitianga Wharf.
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Summer essentials
Make sure you bring your jandals, swimsuit and sunscreen for the warmer months.
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Lovers Rock
Located on Robinson Road just five minutes’ drive out of town heading towards the estuary. It’s a large reserve with little information boards, a stone store. It was the spot where the timber millers used to bring kauri down the river.
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Best Playground
Right beside the Whitianga Wharf is a playground that’s been thrilling kids for decades. It’s got swings, slides, monkey bars, and a big ship called The Jolly Roger.