Sherree's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A lovely little ferry ride from Whitianga township. A short walk up the hill to great cafes, beaches and bush.
28 locals recommend
Cooks Beach
A lovely little ferry ride from Whitianga township. A short walk up the hill to great cafes, beaches and bush.
The photos speak for themselves. Stunning scenery and rock formations. Beautiful beach. Access from land or sea.
148 locals recommend
Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
The photos speak for themselves. Stunning scenery and rock formations. Beautiful beach. Access from land or sea.
A unique experience like a natural jacuzzi with the best views ever. Take a spade, dig a hole in the sand and sit back and relax in water up to 40°. Check the tides first.
202 locals recommend
Hot Water Beach
A unique experience like a natural jacuzzi with the best views ever. Take a spade, dig a hole in the sand and sit back and relax in water up to 40°. Check the tides first.
Swim and Spa
The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrAction
There is so much to do here for a variety of ages. Teenagers will particularly enjoy the activities of archery, paintball, 4 wheel driving. Great family fun to be had.
9 locals recommend
Combat & Fun Zone Advenure & Family Park
108 Kaimarama RdThere is so much to do here for a variety of ages. Teenagers will particularly enjoy the activities of archery, paintball, 4 wheel driving. Great family fun to be had.
Neighbourhoods
Stunning beaches and the famous Lukes Kitchen for the down to earth surfie vibe. Great food and atmosphere.
9 locals recommend
Kuaotunu
Stunning beaches and the famous Lukes Kitchen for the down to earth surfie vibe. Great food and atmosphere.
Food Scene
A choice of Indian and Thai food that will tantalize your tastebuds. The food is delicious and the hospitality is fabulous. Family friendly. One of favourite places to dine.
27 locals recommend
That Curry Place
45 Albert StA choice of Indian and Thai food that will tantalize your tastebuds. The food is delicious and the hospitality is fabulous. Family friendly. One of favourite places to dine.
Great food, live bands, awesome vibe when there is a big game on. Happy hour between 5pm and 6pm.
16 locals recommend
Frankies Sports Bar & Grill
37 Albert StGreat food, live bands, awesome vibe when there is a big game on. Happy hour between 5pm and 6pm.
Eat in or takeaway, the food is perfect after a busy day of sightseeing. Great selection.
Dino's Pizza Takeaway & Delivery
1 Blacksmith LnEat in or takeaway, the food is perfect after a busy day of sightseeing. Great selection.
Family Friendly
New Zealand's best mini golf course. Creative and exciting obstacles that you are sure to enjoy. Go at your own pace or get competitive with friends or family.
7 locals recommend
Birdwood Springs Mini Putt
67 Joan Gaskell DrNew Zealand's best mini golf course. Creative and exciting obstacles that you are sure to enjoy. Go at your own pace or get competitive with friends or family.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Walk, bike, roller skate
Bike, walk, roller-skate, take the car. The area is flat so super easy to take your preferred mode of transportation. Plenty of parking in town and around side streets and it's all free. Take the ferry across the bay to Cooks Beach.
Traveling with kids
Fabulous playgrounds
Families will love the playground down at the wharf. There is something for the very young and the more adventurous. Get your children's imaginations going full steam ahead aloft the pirate ship. They will be sure to have plenty of fun whilst burning up heaps of energy and when they are hot and tired, cross the road for some of New Zealand's most delicious icecream.