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Whitianga offers a beachside holiday to remember and an amazing lifestyle in beautiful natural surrounds. Whether you're a first-time visitor or long-time local, welcome to All About Whitianga!

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Whether it's deliciously fresh local dishes with a choice of relaxed, intimate and fun surroundings, or classic fish and chips takeaways on the beach, you’ll never run out of great food to try in Whitianga.


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Whitianga beckons vistors with things to do night and day, rain or shine – making it a great destination for the whole family. 

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Returning to the Whitianga Town Hall this King's Birthday Weekend is the annual Whitianga Lions Art Expo!

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Join the Mercury Bay Lions this May 12th and put some Ooh la la into Mother's Day at their French Cafe Bubbly Lunch! 

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ANZAC Dawn service at the Cooks Beach Fire Brigade.

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Initiated by the Hauraki Gulf Forum, this hui is an opportunity to share information among Hauraki Gulf communities responding to Exotic Caulerpa infestations and those proactively engaged in surveying for and mitigating against Exotic Caulerpa.

No bait needed for this local fishing tournament this November!

There's always lots on at the Mercury Bay Museum and we have the latest exhibitions and events here.

Latest Articles

Mercury Bay News

Keep up-to-date with the latest Whitianga news, updates and local information.

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Community
May 03, 2024
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In 2023 the Cathedral Cove walking track was closed due to significant damage to the main walking track, landslides, rockfalls and the safety risks of land instability resulting from a number of severe weather events that affected the Coromandel region in early 2023. The Department of Conservation (DOC) are working on repairs and are offering alternative walks and experiences for visitors. This article shares the most recent announcements and updates from DOC on the Cathedral Cove recreational area in Hahei.

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Kat Neilson-Jones
May 02, 2024
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Mother's Day is just around the corner. Whether you are looking for a little something for Mum or if you want to celebrate in style, the All About Whitianga team have put together some ideas to make her Mother's day special on Sunday 12th May 2024. 

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Cathy Klouwens
May 01, 2024
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The Hot Water Beach Garden Centre team have partnered with All About Whitianga this month to give away two vouchers to spend in store!

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Community
April 30, 2024
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A kid-friendly archaeology resource kit has been launched as part of the 2024 New Zealand Archaeology Week (April 27-May 5) and Mercury Bay Museum manager, Rebecca Cox has had input into the new resource kit.

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Cynthia Daly – Project Mammogram Whitianga
April 24, 2024

Whitianga Lions Club is pleased to announce that their Art Expo is returning this year to the Whitianga Town Hall on King’s Birthday Weekend with all profits going to Project Mammogram.

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Cynthia Daly – Project Mammogram Whitianga
April 24, 2024

Postponed from March, the Lions Family Picnic went ahead in April, bringing delight to children and families of those attending. 

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