Activities around Whitianga

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Activities in and 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.

Activities Whitianga has a large range of activities and annual events to enjoy. The annual Whitianga Scallop Festival, one of New...

Fishing and Diving Whitianga boasts some of New Zealand’s best fishing no matter what your interest, whether it’s diving the Alderman Islands, bottom...

Culture and Heritage Maori explorer Kupe first settled here around 950A.D. But it was Captain James Cook who gave the area its name,...

Free in Whitianga There are plenty of free options around Whitianga without forgetting the famous Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, both must...

Walks and Tracks As a walker's paradise with a range of trails to explore, from short coastal walkways to historic trails, Whitianga will...

Water Activities Mercury Bay's spectacular coastline is dotted with islands and its relatively sheltered waters are perfect for all water based activities.

Beaches World renowned New Chum, Cooks Beach, famous Cathedral Cove and therapeutic Hot Water Beach can all be found within a...

Air, Land & Adventure Star gazing, thermal resorts, guided tours, and natural wonderlands are some of activities to enjoy around the Mercury Bay area.

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