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Community
November 29, 2023
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In January 2023 SH25A was closed due to a significant slip on the Kopu-Hikuai road...
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Cathy Klouwens
November 23, 2023
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The A Taste of Matarangi Festival is back in April 2024 with a fabulous day of foo...
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Community
November 22, 2023
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The Whitianga Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc. (WRRA) is excited to annou...
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Kat Neilson-Jones
November 14, 2023
The Coro Classic Music Festival is all set to return to Matarangi this summer with...
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Community
November 10, 2023
The fourth annual Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards have drawn a record...
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Community
November 01, 2023
The Ministry for Primary Industries have extended the Controlled Area Notice (CAN)...
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Cathy Klouwens
October 16, 2023
Are you ready to create a new outdoor space or transform an existing garden area i...
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All About Whitianga
October 13, 2023
Halloween is just around the corner, and the call is out for households and busine...
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Whitianga waterways

About Whitianga

Whitianga offers an amazing range of activities and adventures for couples, families and friends to enjoy a wonderful beachside holiday in beautiful natural surrounds.


Friends toasting with a drink

Restaurants & Bars

Deliciously fresh local dishes with a choice of relaxed, intimate and fun surroundings or enjoy classic fish and chips takeaways on the beach.


Drinks tray on bed

Accommodation

Accommodation options range from cheap to luxury accommodation on beautiful beaches and bush settings – it's all here in Whitianga.


People on kayaks at Cathedral Cove

Things to Do

Explore Cathedral Cove by boat or kayak and make your way to Hot Water Beach at low tide for a dip in natural hot springs or get into the Coromandel ranges.


Boy with a goat

Things To Do With Your Kids

If you're looking for things to do with your kids in Whitianga, there are plenty of fun activities to keep the kids happy. There are loads of affordable activities in the Whitianga area for the whole family to enjoy plus check out our Whitianga Events Guide which has lots of ideas for the kids.


Men sowing Kingfish catch on boat

Fishing & Diving

A major attraction of Mercury Bay is fishing for Snapper, Kingfish, Kahawai, Tuna and Marlin. If you want to know the best Whitianga fishing spots report directly to the experts.

Longshore Marine

Whitianga Sports

Epic Adventures


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Trades & Services

If you're in the Whitianga area and need boat repairs and servicing, building, maintenance or landscaping of your property, find local Whitianga trade professionals who service Mercury Bay and the Coromandel peninsula.


Group of runners on waterside boardwalk

The Mercury Bay Community

Mercury Bay has many volunteer organisations, council, government, emergency services and not for profit groups that service Whitianga and the Mercury Bay area of Coromandel.


Bride and groom walking along beach

Weddings

The Coromandel Peninsula is considered a desirable place to get married and local businesses have responded with services for weddings throughout the year.