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Whitianga and
Mercury Bay
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Parks
and Reserves
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Things to do
The Coromandel offers many beautiful spots and
Whitianga is without exception with pure white sandy
beaches and sparkling water.
Whitianga is 208 kms from
Auckland
and is on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula. It is the
main settlement of Mercury Bay due to its deep water harbour.
Beaches and walks
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The best beach to visit at Whitianga is Buffalo
Beach, a long sandy beach providing safe
swimming for families. The beach got its name after
a ship was wrecked there in 1840 during a storm, its
name of course was Buffalo.
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South of Hahei is Cathedral Cove. There is a
scenic track that takes you down to this beach; we
recommend it for four years and up as it is a bit
long and little legs can get tired on the return
journey.
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Heading south again from Cathedral Cove is
Hot Water Beach. This beach gets its name
because at low tide (approximately 2 hours either
side) you can dig in the sand and find hot water
coming up through the sand. So remember to pick up a
tide chart and have a shovel when you visit here. It
is important to note that this beach is not a safe
swimming beach and parents should keep an eye out
for 'dangerous swimming' signs.
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Things to do
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Rangihau Ranch
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Rangihau Road, Coroglen. (half way between
Whitianga and Tairua).
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Ph:
07 866 3875 www.rangihauranch.co.nz
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The family will enjoy riding with Rangihau
Ranch. Please ring to confirm availability of
horses to suit riders experience.
Banana Boat,
Esplanade, Buffalo Beach, Whitianga. Runs from Boxing
day to the end of the Christmas school holidays. Lots of
fun for the who family.
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Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruises
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Whitianga Wharf. Whitianga. Ph: 07 867 1962
www.glassbottomboatwhitianga.co.nz
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Birdwood Springs Minigolf
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Joan Gaskell Drive, Whitianga. Ph: 07 866 0064
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18 hole mini golf course based on the Kee-Wee
story book character.
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Hahei Explorer
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Ph: 07 866 3910
www.glassbottomboatwhitianga.co.nz/haheiexplorer/
Discover the Te
Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve with Hahei Explorer.
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Rides
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Children will enjoy the
ferry ride from the Whitianga wharf
across to Ferry Landing. A short 15 minute walk
(kids time) takes you to another white sandy
beach at Flaxmill Bay.
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Tours
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Trackz Overland 4WD Adventure and Kiwi Tours
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Jackman Avenue, Whitianga.
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Ph:
07 866 4156
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Take the family on an overland adventure and see
one of our national treasures.
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