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Find your perfect Whitianga experience

Whitianga is known for its safe swimming beaches, calm harbour, and friendly holiday atmosphere.

Art, Culture and Heritage

Driving Creek Railway

Driving Creek Railway

New Zealand's only mountain railway

Wheel throwing pottery experience

Wheel throwing pottery experience

Choose to have your handmade items glazed, fired, and delivered to you.

Adventurous 8-Zipline Canopy Tour

Adventurous 8-Zipline Canopy Tour

Start your adventure with a scenic train ride on New Zealand’s only mountain railway.

Islands

Full Monty Tour - Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Thrills
Sea Cave Adventures Whitianga

Sea Cave Adventures Whitianga

Visit the world famous Cathedral Cove + Te Whanganui O Hei Marine Reserve!

Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Tour
Coromandal Coastal Scenic Flight

Coromandal Coastal Scenic Flight

Discover The Famous Cathedral Cove From The Air

Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Cruise

Maori Culture

Cathedral Cove Glass Bottom Boat

Mountain Adventures in New Zealand

Coromandal Coastal Scenic Flight

Coromandal Coastal Scenic Flight

Discover The Famous Cathedral Cove From The Air

Volcanic / Geothermal

Sea Cave Adventures Whitianga

Sea Cave Adventures Whitianga

Visit the world famous Cathedral Cove + Te Whanganui O Hei Marine Reserve!

Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Departs Hahei

Tourist Information About Whitianga

Whitianga is known for its safe swimming beaches, calm harbour, and friendly holiday atmosphere. The town is a good base for exploring the eastern coast of Coromandel.

The main beach has soft sand and shallow water, making it a popular spot for families. Along the harbour, you can watch boats coming and going or enjoy a quiet walk by the water. Whitianga has a small town centre with shops, cafés, and local markets. There are also museums and heritage sites that share stories of early Māori settlements and the area’s past as a shipbuilding and trading hub.

You’ll also find coastal lookouts with sweeping views over Mercury Bay and its islands. The area also has scenic reserves where you can enjoy native bush and short walking tracks. Whether you stay in town or head a little further out, Whitianga offers simple attractions that combine beach life, history, and nature. 

 

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