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Activities around Whitianga
Located on the East Coast of The Coromandel, Mercury Bay is an area packed with spectacular scenery, coastline dotted with islands, walks, inlets, remote bays and beaches, thermal hot springs, a marine reserve and native birdlife.
The town of Whitianga is the main hub of Mercury Bay and has everything you may need to stock up on before venturing out to explore the more remote and smaller coastal villages including Kuaotunu, Opito and Otama to the north and Hahei, Cooks Beach and Hot Water Beach to the south.
Whitianga has a large range of activities and annual events to enjoy. The annual Whitianga Scallop Festival, one of New Zealand's best Seafood Festivals.
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Whitianga boasts some of New Zealand’s best fishing no matter what your interest, whether it’s diving the Alderman Islands, bottom fishing or chasing that elusive game fish.
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Maori explorer Kupe first settled here around 950A.D. But it was Captain James Cook who gave the area its name, when he anchored in 1769 to observe the transit of Mercury.
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There are plenty of free options around Whitianga without forgetting the famous Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, both must visit destinations.
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As a walker's paradise with a range of trails to explore, from short coastal walkways to historic trails, Whitianga will delight you at every turn.
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Mercury Bay's spectacular coastline is dotted with islands and its relatively sheltered waters are perfect for all water based activities.
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World renowned New Chum, Cooks Beach, famous Cathedral Cove and therapeutic Hot Water Beach can all be found within a short drive.
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Star gazing, thermal resorts, guided tours, and natural wonderlands are some of activities to enjoy around the Mercury Bay area.
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