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Indoor and outdoor activities for young children to teenagers.

Free things to do, events, wet weather and a fun range of activities are all on offer for family friendly adventures. Use the Things to do with Kids page to explore kids activities for the whole family to enjoy in Whitianga.

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Looking for movies times in Whitianga to watch at the cinema this week and weekend?  Check out the latest movie session times and trailers at the two big screens at the Mercury Twin Cinemas!

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Cooks Beach Carnival

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Date to be confirmed for 2027 - usually held on the 4th January each year. Fun for the whole family, everything from stalls and games to raffles and food. 

Whitianga Toy Library

Toy Libraries
Whitianga Toy Library is a non-profit community service run by volunteers and established to provide good quality toys for children up to the age of 6 years.
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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! Approximately 200 cars and toys expected. 

Harbourside Holiday Park Whitianga

Holiday Parks & Campgrounds
 
 
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Harbourside Holiday Park has quality budget accommodation options in the best central location in Whitianga!  We have camping and motorhome sites, cabins, studios, flats, a seasonal swimming pool, kids playground and excellent campground facilities.
The new Whitianga skatepark will be built adjacent to the existing site at Taylor's Mistake and will become a fun, safe place for all ages to skate. 

Whitianga Christmas House

Sport & Recreation

The Whitianga Christmas House at Penny's House will be open for visitors from 15th December to 24th December Christmas Eve this year.

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Mercury Bay Library Events

Workshops & Conferences

Weekly events and activities at various times run at the Mercury Bay Library throughout the year and over the school holiday periods. And of course come on in any day they are open to get your favourite books for some excellent reading! 

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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Dress up in your best Halloween outfit and join the trick or treaters in Whitianga. Download the trick or treat friendly list to know which homes and businesses to visit for your trick or treat friendly locations! 
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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.

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Whitianga Christmas Parade -  come along with the kids and family to watch the awesome annual Whitianga Santa parade!

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Join in the fun with all of the family. Enter the kids into the  Kids Wharf Competition at Whitianga Wharf - hosted by Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club in Whitianga. 

The Banana Boat offers the best value family fun on the water in Whitianga. We cater for all ages, individuals or groups  and all confidence levels from adrenalin seekers to thrills without spills, kiddy cruises to scenic tours of Cathedral Cove in Cooks Beach in the Mercury Bay.

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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.

Whitianga Bike Park

Mountain Biking & Cycling
Bring along your mountain or BMX bike and enjoy this free to ride public bike park in Whitianga. This facility also has some fantastic walking trails to explore. A great free, fun day out for the family - and you can enjoy a bbq while you are here!

Repco Beach Hop

Sport & Recreation

The Beach Hop is back in Whangamata, and around the Coromandel Peninsula. 

Mercury Bay Day Camp

Sport & Recreation

A fantastic outdoor experience for children aged 6-13 in the April school holidays. A huge range of activities from crafts, flying fox, climbing walls, trailer rides and much more!

Seaweek

Sport & Recreation

Activities are coordinated as part of Seaweek - events to celebrate the moana-sea along with agencies, businesses, and community groups. There are usually plenty of activities to get involved in during Seaweek - pencil this date in your detail as more details to come!

Hahei Library Big Book Sale

Galas-Carnivals & Fairs

The Hahei Library on the Coromandel Peninsula will be holding a fundraising big book sale with books for everyone!

Bring the whole family and experience the joy of Christmas as the Santa Parade winds its way through the heart of Matarangi.

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