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Things to do
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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.

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!

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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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.

Santa and the Whitianga Christmas Night Market in 2025 -tentative date pencilled with exact date for 2025 tbc! . 

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Looking for movies times in Whitianga this week?  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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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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Waitangi ki Whitianga

Galas-Carnivals & Fairs

A whānau family fun day at Te Whitianga-nui-a-Kupe - Whitianga to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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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Hahei Market Day

Galas-Carnivals & Fairs

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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Cooks Beach Carnival

Galas-Carnivals & Fairs
Fun for the whole family, everything from stalls and games to raffles and food. 

Mercury Bay Library Events

Workshops & Conferences

Mercury Bay Library run activities 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! 

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