Sightseeing
Places to visit that will make your holiday even greater
Cathedral Cove is an iconic beach of great beauty with a great coastal walk to get there. Guests who need to arrive by boat can jump onboard the Cathedral Cove water taxi
41 locals recommend
Cathedral Cove
Cathedral Cove is an iconic beach of great beauty with a great coastal walk to get there. Guests who need to arrive by boat can jump onboard the Cathedral Cove water taxi
This beach is iconic and one of the most unsullied beaches in New Zealand...a true slice of untouched paradise
Wainuiototo/New Chum's Beach Walkway
170D Te Punga RdThis beach is iconic and one of the most unsullied beaches in New Zealand...a true slice of untouched paradise
Awesome beach for a hot pool experience at low tide. Dig your own hot pool and relax under the stars or with other visitors - tide dependant. One of the best Art galleries/shops in NZ called MOKU...local & NZ artists
202 locals recommend
Hot Water Beach
Awesome beach for a hot pool experience at low tide. Dig your own hot pool and relax under the stars or with other visitors - tide dependant. One of the best Art galleries/shops in NZ called MOKU...local & NZ artists
Just a must of you love hotpools. One of the most idyllic spots to relax and be pampered whilst eating & drinking cocktails poolside
122 locals recommend
The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrJust a must of you love hotpools. One of the most idyllic spots to relax and be pampered whilst eating & drinking cocktails poolside
Mercury Islands
Great fishing, diving, exploring around the islands
Mercury Bay
A beautiful walk looking out into the bay
Mercury Bay Museum
11a The EsplanadeJust so much history and artefacts to enjoy
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walking is the best way to explore Whitianga and its beach
Biking is also a fun way to explore the township. 4 & 6 person bikes can be rented through the summer and holiday seasons next to the wharf.
Don't miss
The Saturday market is seasonal and held on bank holidays.
Great local produce and crafts for sale 8am-1pm on the reserve in front of the Library and next to the Whitianga I-Site
Customs and culture
Wharekaho/Simpsons Beach
One of New Zealand's most beautiful views from the Davies marae at far right end of the beach. The Davies family are generous guardians of this sacred land
What to pack
Good walking shoes for exploring
Winter, autumn & spring can experience rain...light and heavy. Pack a lightweight raincoat
Useful phrases
G'Day Mate
How to great a home grown Kiwi/New Zealander
Book before you go
Book your boat trips, fishing expeditions& cave cruisers
They tend to be pretty these days, all year around
Traveling with kids
Whitianga Parks
The playground is located next to the wharf and has just been up-graded.
The Whitianga Bike Park is located out at Moewai Road, turn right off State Highway 25 & head to low foot hills...awesome bike park created by some passionate locals.
The Skate park is found at Taylors Mistake reserve behind the Whitianga Town Hall
Ways to save
Bookme.co.nz
Grabone.co.nz
Last Minute.co.nz
Don't miss
The Mercury Bay Museum
So much history and great on rainy days. Interesting for young & old