Adventures
with the Guys

Join in this fun trailer boat fishing tournament in February in Whitianga. 

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.

In March 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!

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

POSTPONED for April - we'll keep you posted when the next Thirsty Thursday is rescheduled! Get ready to come and grab a coffee in your reusable cup the next 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. 

Climb out of bed early to celebrate the newest holiday in Aotearoa New Zealand by watching Matariki rise in the dark sky over Kūaotunu with a group of expert stargazers. 

Local summer market at the Village Green in Matarangi.

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. 

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 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. 

The Beach Hop is back 26th to 30th March in Whangamata, and around the Coromandel Peninsula. 

A Taste of Matarangi festival is taking a pause in 2026 but pencil this date that has been confirmed for 2027. It's 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!

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.

22nd and 23rd March - come along and catch the live action of the Whitianga NZ Offshore Powerboat Series, right here in Mercury Bay this March.  View more information and pictures of some of the series powerboat teams below! 

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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.  

The CoroCine Film Festival is back over the  22-24 August at the Mercury Twin Cinemas in Whitianga. The festival will be shining a spotlight on Coromandel’s growing community of filmmakers.  The event will include works by the best and brightest of our Coromandel filmmakers, with a curated three-day programme showcasing films made by, about, and for the Coromandel. This is a must-attend event for all film lovers and artists. 

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.

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.

Held 1 December to 31 January. Join the Mercury Bay game Fishing Club for the Suzuki Top Ten Tuna Tournament, the first offshore gamefish tournament of the season!

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