Megan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Buffalo Beach Road
Buffalo Beach RoadWhite sand beach with beautiful views out to Mercury Bay
Beautiful beach and estuary, with Luke’s Kitchen for pizza or Kuawhe for great coffee and cabinet food
10 locals recommend
Kūaotunu Beach
Beautiful beach and estuary, with Luke’s Kitchen for pizza or Kuawhe for great coffee and cabinet food
A must see for visitors new to the area - stunning beach with white cliffs, with great snorkeling too. You can catch the ferry from Whitianga and get a bus to the drop off point for a coastal walk, or jump on the glass bottom boat from Whitianga wharf.
148 locals recommend
Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
A must see for visitors new to the area - stunning beach with white cliffs, with great snorkeling too. You can catch the ferry from Whitianga and get a bus to the drop off point for a coastal walk, or jump on the glass bottom boat from Whitianga wharf.
40 minute drive, and a 1.5hr return walk to this little slice of paradise! This is a stunning beach with no development - pack a picnic and you’ll enjoy a day exploring this area.
84 locals recommend
New Chums Beach
40 minute drive, and a 1.5hr return walk to this little slice of paradise! This is a stunning beach with no development - pack a picnic and you’ll enjoy a day exploring this area.
Great outing with kids. About 15mins south of Whitianga, towards Tairua.
13 locals recommend
Whiti Farm Park
2414 Tairua Whitianga RdGreat outing with kids. About 15mins south of Whitianga, towards Tairua.
Oasis in the middle of Whitianga. This hidden gem is a great place to soak and enjoy poolside drinks and nibbles. You can also enjoy a nice meal for lunch or dinner here - bookings essential. Adults only (children 14 & over can be accompanied by adults)
122 locals recommend
The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrOasis in the middle of Whitianga. This hidden gem is a great place to soak and enjoy poolside drinks and nibbles. You can also enjoy a nice meal for lunch or dinner here - bookings essential. Adults only (children 14 & over can be accompanied by adults)
Food scene
The harbour house cafe
11 EsplanadeGreat coffee and delicious food for breakfast/lunch
Blue Ginger
10 Blacksmith LnAmazing Asian fusion restaurant for lunch / dinner
The French Fig
41 Albert StGreat place for breakfast / brunch & coffee
Great food with an amazing outlook to Mercury Bay. Seafood and chargrilled food is their speciality. Great wine and beer list, including local beers
19 locals recommend
Stoked Restaurant and Bar
19 EsplanadeGreat food with an amazing outlook to Mercury Bay. Seafood and chargrilled food is their speciality. Great wine and beer list, including local beers
Great curries - serving both Indian and Thai cuisine. Friendly, casual service. Take away / delivery also available
27 locals recommend
That Curry Place
45 Albert StGreat curries - serving both Indian and Thai cuisine. Friendly, casual service. Take away / delivery also available