Tips & Tricks for the Coromandel Peninsula
Activities
Perfect for a romantic couples retreat, a girls getaway or even for just a bit of 'me time'.
Available all year round, The Lost Spring offers a day spa, geothermal spa/swim packages and licensed restaurant. With many different package options there is something for everyone. A must do when visiting Whitianga.
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The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrPerfect for a romantic couples retreat, a girls getaway or even for just a bit of 'me time'.
Available all year round, The Lost Spring offers a day spa, geothermal spa/swim packages and licensed restaurant. With many different package options there is something for everyone. A must do when visiting Whitianga.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 3pm the Mercury Bay Museum is a great place to widen your knowledge. $5/adult, Children under 14 free when accompanied by an adult.
Exhibitions offer a detailed insight into the area, people, history and what makes the Coromandel so special.
Well worth a visit for those who love to learn and love gaining that "little bit extra" about a place.
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Mercury Bay Museum
11a The EsplanadeOpen Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 3pm the Mercury Bay Museum is a great place to widen your knowledge. $5/adult, Children under 14 free when accompanied by an adult.
Exhibitions offer a detailed insight into the area, people, history and what makes the Coromandel so special.
Well worth a visit for those who love to learn and love gaining that "little bit extra" about a place.
Land bought in 1973 by Barry Brickell with a shared vision of pottery and conservation in mind, Driving Creek Railway became labor of love for Barry and an iconic gem in Coromandel Town.
An absolutely awesome day out for thrill and art seekers alike. Driving Creek offers an interactive rail journey through native NZ bush as well as Zip Line options for those who prefer an alternative/exciting way down! There are also pottery classes and workshops available for the more creative of us.
Pricing:
Zipline Tours - from $137
Railway tours - from $39
Pottery Classes - from $57
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Driving Creek
380 Driving Creek RdLand bought in 1973 by Barry Brickell with a shared vision of pottery and conservation in mind, Driving Creek Railway became labor of love for Barry and an iconic gem in Coromandel Town.
An absolutely awesome day out for thrill and art seekers alike. Driving Creek offers an interactive rail journey through native NZ bush as well as Zip Line options for those who prefer an alternative/exciting way down! There are also pottery classes and workshops available for the more creative of us.
Pricing:
Zipline Tours - from $137
Railway tours - from $39
Pottery Classes - from $57
If your looking for a bit of a thrill and extreme day out Fun Zone offers many activities including Paint Ball, Archery, Outdoor Laser Tag and many more. With combo options available ranging in price there is something for everyone!
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Combat & Fun Zone Advenure & Family Park
108 Kaimarama RdIf your looking for a bit of a thrill and extreme day out Fun Zone offers many activities including Paint Ball, Archery, Outdoor Laser Tag and many more. With combo options available ranging in price there is something for everyone!
A true Whitianga Icon the Banana Boat is a fun option for everyone. Rides range from Scenic, Kiddy ride, Thrill ride and the infamous Hell Bender! Located on Buffalo Beach.
Banana Boat water activities Whitianga
The EsplanadeA true Whitianga Icon the Banana Boat is a fun option for everyone. Rides range from Scenic, Kiddy ride, Thrill ride and the infamous Hell Bender! Located on Buffalo Beach.
The Waterworks
471 The 309 RoadBoom Sailing
EsplanadeCathedral Cove Kayak Tours
Cathedral Cove Jet
Te Puia Surf Co
Birdwood Springs Mini Putt
67 Joan Gaskell DrWhitianga Bike Park & Gardens
Warfish Charters
Epic Adventures Fishing Charters
The EsplanadeMercury Bay Library
Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club
12 Golf RoadThe Dunes Golf Resort Matarangi
741 Matarangi DrCoromandel Paddle Boarding
Food scene
One of the top cafes in town, The Fig serves All Press coffee and a menu of all day breakfast/brunch selections and sweety cakey things that never fail to tempt and satisfy! Friendly and attentive staff, highly recommend.
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The French Fig
41 Albert StOne of the top cafes in town, The Fig serves All Press coffee and a menu of all day breakfast/brunch selections and sweety cakey things that never fail to tempt and satisfy! Friendly and attentive staff, highly recommend.
Next door to the Whitianga Museum, The Harbour House Café is located near the wharf and Jolly Roger playground. Perfect place to stop after a trip across the ferry, or a pit stop after taking the kids for a run around.
Serving l’affare coffee and a variety of tasty all day menu, cabinet food and cake options.
With a lovely outlook The Harbour House is a great spot for a coffee or brunch moment.
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The harbour house cafe
11 EsplanadeNext door to the Whitianga Museum, The Harbour House Café is located near the wharf and Jolly Roger playground. Perfect place to stop after a trip across the ferry, or a pit stop after taking the kids for a run around.
Serving l’affare coffee and a variety of tasty all day menu, cabinet food and cake options.
With a lovely outlook The Harbour House is a great spot for a coffee or brunch moment.
An absolute local favorite, Blue Ginger serves up amazing Asian fusion cuisine while supporting local producers and creators. Walk-in only with options for everyone including an extensive Vegan menu Blue Ginger is definitely a must try.
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Blue Ginger
10 Blacksmith LnAn absolute local favorite, Blue Ginger serves up amazing Asian fusion cuisine while supporting local producers and creators. Walk-in only with options for everyone including an extensive Vegan menu Blue Ginger is definitely a must try.
Situated in Kuaotunu, about a 20min drive north of Whitianga, Lukes kitchen is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon of beers, beach and pizza. With options for kids, vegan/vegetarians, lacto/gluten free or those who would prefer something other then pizza there is something for everyone.
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Lukes Kitchen
20 Black Jack RdSituated in Kuaotunu, about a 20min drive north of Whitianga, Lukes kitchen is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon of beers, beach and pizza. With options for kids, vegan/vegetarians, lacto/gluten free or those who would prefer something other then pizza there is something for everyone.
Located in Cooks Beach, about a 30min drive from Whitianga, The Hive is a popular restaurant situated amongst grape vines and providing many tasty dishes designed to be shared. A lovely place to spend the afternoon.
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The Hive
450 Purangi RoadLocated in Cooks Beach, about a 30min drive from Whitianga, The Hive is a popular restaurant situated amongst grape vines and providing many tasty dishes designed to be shared. A lovely place to spend the afternoon.
Blue Lagoon Bar and Eatery
That Curry Place
45 Albert StMercury Bay Estate
761 Purangi RdMat's
MINOS MUSSEL KITCHEN
UMU Restaurant and Cafe
22 Wharf RdEggsentric Cafe And Restaurant
1049 Purangi RdCoro Club - Café & Venue
7 Dakota DrSightseeing
Located in Hahei, a 40min drive from Whitianga, Cathedral Cove is the top of many visitors lists.
Once in Hahei you can park in the designated carpark at the entrance of the township (Pa Road) and take the shuttle bus to the entrance of the walking track (top of Grange Road). Cost: $5/adult rtrn, $3/child rtrn, $10/family (2A 2C) rtrn.
The walk takes about 25mins and makes for a great day out with a picnic in tow.
You can also get there via water taxi - no bookings required. The water taxi goes from Hahei - Cathedral Cove and reverse. Cost: $20/adult ech way, $15/child (2-14yrs) ech way
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
Located in Hahei, a 40min drive from Whitianga, Cathedral Cove is the top of many visitors lists.
Once in Hahei you can park in the designated carpark at the entrance of the township (Pa Road) and take the shuttle bus to the entrance of the walking track (top of Grange Road). Cost: $5/adult rtrn, $3/child rtrn, $10/family (2A 2C) rtrn.
The walk takes about 25mins and makes for a great day out with a picnic in tow.
You can also get there via water taxi - no bookings required. The water taxi goes from Hahei - Cathedral Cove and reverse. Cost: $20/adult ech way, $15/child (2-14yrs) ech way
A great day out for the family. A short drive from Whitianga township, Hot Water beach is a top attraction on the Coromandel Peninsula. Double check when high/low tide times are for the day you choose to go, pack up the car with shovels (available from us on request), towels, togs, maybe a picnic and all other beach essentials and get ready for some natural geothermal water action!
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Hot Water Beach
A great day out for the family. A short drive from Whitianga township, Hot Water beach is a top attraction on the Coromandel Peninsula. Double check when high/low tide times are for the day you choose to go, pack up the car with shovels (available from us on request), towels, togs, maybe a picnic and all other beach essentials and get ready for some natural geothermal water action!
The Pinnacles hike is a popular one amongst locals and tourists. Roughly a 3hour hike from base to summit with the option of staying over night in the Doc Hut located at the top (book before you go). The start of the walk is located in Thames (Bank St) at the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
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The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles hike is a popular one amongst locals and tourists. Roughly a 3hour hike from base to summit with the option of staying over night in the Doc Hut located at the top (book before you go). The start of the walk is located in Thames (Bank St) at the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
Voted as 1 of the top 10 beaches in the world New Chums is definitely a must see. Located at the north end of Whangapoua, about a 40min drive north of Whitianga. The beach is privately tucked away and surrounded by untouched native bush.
Being a local gem please respect this natural beauty and share in New Zealand's Tiaki promise - to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.
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New Chums Beach
Voted as 1 of the top 10 beaches in the world New Chums is definitely a must see. Located at the north end of Whangapoua, about a 40min drive north of Whitianga. The beach is privately tucked away and surrounded by untouched native bush.
Being a local gem please respect this natural beauty and share in New Zealand's Tiaki promise - to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.
Opito Bay Beach
Opito Bay RoadOtama Beach & Reserve, Waikato 3592, New Zealand
Kūaotunu Beach
Pantai Hahei
2 Hahei Beach RoadCooks Beach, Waikato 3591, New Zealand