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Spending some time with your girlfriends for a special occasion, or just for the fun of it is well catered for in Whitianga.

An active day out, a pampering group spa, a dip in thermal hot pools, an upcoming event or a great night out – it's your choice ladies! Use the things to do for girls page to organise some quality time with your besties, and create some memories that you will share for a lifetime.

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Join me for a small group workshop or bespoke photography class on the Coromandel Peninsula, Great Barrier Island, Tiritiri Matangi or Ohiwa-Ohope in New Zealand. I also run regular exhibitions of my work and sell prints directly and through selected galleries.

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Cooks Beach Carnival

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Fun for the whole family, everything from stalls and games to raffles and food. 

Felicity Jean is an experienced local photographer offering wedding, family portrait, event & commercial photography services on the Coromandel & nationwide. She loves to shoot documentary style, capturing your special moments in an unobtrusive, natural & authentic way. She shoots with the latest Canon cameras and lenses. View pricing and package options on her website. 

A unique village market in Cooks Beach at intervals through out the year displaying the wares of local small businesses.

Thirsty Thursday

Sport & Recreation

Come and grab a coffee in your reusable cup at Mat's Cafe for this month's Thirsty Thursday! The team from Wāhi Tukurua - Mercury Bay Resource Recovery Centre will be on hand to have a chat about reducing single use cups. 

 

Whiti Beach Meet

Sport & Recreation

You're invited to enter or come along as a spectator at the Whitianga's American Muscle Street & Custom Club annual 'Whiti Beach Meet' this 4th January 2025!

Sublime with Rome will be warming up the Coro Summer at the Coroglen Tavern. This Coro Classic warm up party is not to be missed. 

Matarangi Market

Local Markets

Local summer market at the Village Green in Matarangi.

Wild Wood Mini Golf Events

Sport & Recreation

Wild Wood Mini Golf, where family fun meets the outdoors! And we have turtles to view and toys for sale! 

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The Coro Classic 2025

Concerts & Gigs

Dance away the New Year's dust and enjoy a great afternoon and evening of music in Matarangi this summer at The Coro Classic music festival! Saturday 4th of January, Matarangi will play host to a stellar selection of musical talent across two scenic stages ⛱ 

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My Gallery will be open daily Friday, Saturday and Sundays 10am-4pm  for Christmas Sales, until the 22nd December. I have special pricing plus a surprise offer for any purchases!

The Gallery includes painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography and Silver Jewellery

Come and visit me and if you can make those days, I'm happy to arrange a time.

Look forward to see you, Peter Augustin

Luke's Kitchen

Restaurants
 
 

Lukes Kitchen offers customers fresh and tasty homemade wood fired pizzas, "fresh as" seafood, wraps, and snacks in a relaxed laid back atmosphere with million dollar views! Our menu and hours change as the seasons do, so give us ring, check our website or social media to see what's on.

Cathedral Cove Water Taxi

Taxis & Shuttles

Getting from Hahei to Cathedral Cove takes just 10 minutes with the Cathedral Cove Water Taxi plus you get to see the beautiful coastline from a perspective only possible when travelling by boat.

 
 
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The Dunes Restaurant and Bar Matarangi has fabulous views across the stunning Matarangi golf course and out to the Coromandel Range. Our welcoming team offer family friendly dining and a relaxed vibe where you can enjoy a delicious meal. 

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A Taste of Matarangi

Food, Wine & Fashion

In 2025 A Taste of Matarangi celebrates 10 years of this fabulous event! Get your tickets online now and get ready to enjoy a day full of great music, delicious food, local produce, fine wine, cold beer and selection of non alcoholic beverages- all at this wonderful beach location in Matarangi.

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It's back in Whitianga! The 2025 all-star line up: COLD CHISEL, ICEHOUSE, BIC RUNGA, and EVERCLEAR in one mammoth anniversary celebration as Cold Chisel celebrate 50 years, ICEHOUSE 45 years since their first New Zealand tour, and the festival 15 years.  

No bait needed for this local fishing tournament 1 - 30 November!

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Hahei Market Day

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Hahei Market Day is an annual fun free family event that is a fundraiser for the popular Hahei Community Library. The Library also uses funds raised to support local community projects and organisations that support our community.

Mercury Twin Cinemas

Entertainment & Leisure

Sit back and relax in air conditioned comfort to watch all the latest movies in our Whitianga big screen cinemas. You can enjoy a coffee, wine or beer selection or a sweet treat from our candy bar.

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Your opportunity to purchase some beautifully made local crafts, art and homegrown produce from the Mercury Bay area at the Whitianga Farmers Market.

Hahei Library Big Book Sale

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The Hahei Library will be holding a fundraising big book sale. 

All are welcome to join the regular Mercury Bay Historical Society coffee catch-ups. For those interested in history - it's a great chance to meet likeminded people and to hear fascinating speakers. 

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Looking for movies times in Whitianga this week? Open every day except Mondays. We've got the latest movie session times for you to view at the two big screens at the Mercury Twin Cinemas. 

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