Guidebook for Whitianga
Food Scene
That Curry Place
45 Albert StBest Thai and Curry in the North Island, with excellent service.
Salt Restaurant & Bar
1 Blacksmith LnFine dining at its best over looking the marina
Nice cosy little restaurant with great food.
Good menu and good prices.
The curries are hot.
Healthy options.
Not licenced but the Whitianga hotel just across the road.
54 locals recommend
Blue Ginger
10 Blacksmith LnNice cosy little restaurant with great food.
Good menu and good prices.
The curries are hot.
Healthy options.
Not licenced but the Whitianga hotel just across the road.
Excellent good old fashioned fish and chips. Fish cooked from fresh. Try the kumera chips.
8 locals recommend
Snapper Jacks Takeaways
26 Albert StExcellent good old fashioned fish and chips. Fish cooked from fresh. Try the kumera chips.
What can we say, wonderful healthy options cooked to delight anyone. Perfect coffee, iconic surroundings... an easy 15 minute walk from the ferry wharf past some of the most stunning scenery over looking Mercury Bay.
52 locals recommend
Eggsentric Cafe And Restaurant
1049 Purangi RdWhat can we say, wonderful healthy options cooked to delight anyone. Perfect coffee, iconic surroundings... an easy 15 minute walk from the ferry wharf past some of the most stunning scenery over looking Mercury Bay.
The French Fig
41 Albert StDelicious food and coffee on the main road.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Whitianga Hotel is the place to be entertained. From live sport to comedy to New Years Eve party's like no other, the Whitianga Hotel has it all. Live music Fridays.
There is a great range of drinks, something for everyone on the Kitchen menu, and something on every night of the week and if you're keen for a little flutter, the bar also has 18 gaming machines for your entertainment.
21 locals recommend
Whitianga Hotel
1 Blacksmith LnThe Whitianga Hotel is the place to be entertained. From live sport to comedy to New Years Eve party's like no other, the Whitianga Hotel has it all. Live music Fridays.
There is a great range of drinks, something for everyone on the Kitchen menu, and something on every night of the week and if you're keen for a little flutter, the bar also has 18 gaming machines for your entertainment.
Good pub food at reasonable prices, watch sports or have a drink.
16 locals recommend
Frankies Sports Bar & Grill
37 Albert StGood pub food at reasonable prices, watch sports or have a drink.
When you’re looking for dining options in Whitianga with that extra special something, you can rely on Grace O'Malley's Irish Inn. They offer good food, great beer & wine and one of the best views in Whitianga.
Couples, families and groups go to Grace O'Malley's for a dining experience with atmosphere, flavour and friendly service.
Relax in the sunshine with the fantastic water front views, or cosy up by the open outside fireplace on their alfresco deck at Grace O'Malley's. Easy walk to other restaurants or bars.
28 locals recommend
Grace O'Malleys Irish Inn
9 The EsplanadeWhen you’re looking for dining options in Whitianga with that extra special something, you can rely on Grace O'Malley's Irish Inn. They offer good food, great beer & wine and one of the best views in Whitianga.
Couples, families and groups go to Grace O'Malley's for a dining experience with atmosphere, flavour and friendly service.
Relax in the sunshine with the fantastic water front views, or cosy up by the open outside fireplace on their alfresco deck at Grace O'Malley's. Easy walk to other restaurants or bars.
Everything Else
Located on New Zealands beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, The Lost Spring is Whitiangas own Pacific Island Resort; the ultimate NZ destination for true relaxation and pampering. Set amongst stunning tropical gardens and native bush, The Lost Spring truly is a place to escape, relax and rejuvenate. Great resturant or just have a coffee in lovely surroundings.
122 locals recommend
The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrLocated on New Zealands beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, The Lost Spring is Whitiangas own Pacific Island Resort; the ultimate NZ destination for true relaxation and pampering. Set amongst stunning tropical gardens and native bush, The Lost Spring truly is a place to escape, relax and rejuvenate. Great resturant or just have a coffee in lovely surroundings.
Essentials
Whitianga Countdown
24 Joan Gaskell DrNew World Whitianga
1 Joan Gaskell DrSightseeing
The Coromandel Peninsula's most visited museum with exhibits about the Polynesian navigator Kupe, Maori artifacts, the Endeavour and James Cook, HMS Buffalo (sunk 1840), kauri timber and gum, the old dairy factory in which the museum is housed, early settlers' records and photographic collection, natural history displays and the History of Fishing display. Screening room featuring: "Twelve Days - Capt James Cook in Mercury Bay" (35 minutes).
13 locals recommend
Museum Building
11 The EsplanadeThe Coromandel Peninsula's most visited museum with exhibits about the Polynesian navigator Kupe, Maori artifacts, the Endeavour and James Cook, HMS Buffalo (sunk 1840), kauri timber and gum, the old dairy factory in which the museum is housed, early settlers' records and photographic collection, natural history displays and the History of Fishing display. Screening room featuring: "Twelve Days - Capt James Cook in Mercury Bay" (35 minutes).
Hahei is the home of NZ Must-Do; Cathedral Cove, and a seaside village with a beautiful beach of its own. Foot access to Cathedral Cove starts at the top of Grange Road. Parking is at the Visitor Car Park on Pa Road (turn right just after entering Hahei). During the summer months a shuttle service runs from the visitor car park on Pa Road to the start of the Cathedral Cove track. It only costs $5 return per person, $3 for a child and $10 for a family (2 adults 2 children). It is recommended that all visitors to Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove use this car park.https://www.thecoromandel.com/explore/listing/cathedral-cove
148 locals recommend
Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
Hahei is the home of NZ Must-Do; Cathedral Cove, and a seaside village with a beautiful beach of its own. Foot access to Cathedral Cove starts at the top of Grange Road. Parking is at the Visitor Car Park on Pa Road (turn right just after entering Hahei). During the summer months a shuttle service runs from the visitor car park on Pa Road to the start of the Cathedral Cove track. It only costs $5 return per person, $3 for a child and $10 for a family (2 adults 2 children). It is recommended that all visitors to Hahei Beach and Cathedral Cove use this car park.https://www.thecoromandel.com/explore/listing/cathedral-cove
Visit Hot Water Beach for the unique experience of digging your own natural spa pool. There are two fissures at Hot Water Beach issuing water as hot as 64C (147F) at a rate as high as 15 litres/minute. This water contains large amounts of salt (NOT salt water), calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, bromine and silica. There are other hot water springs nearby but the location of these two springs on the beach make them unique. The hot springs are only accessible at low tide, however more often than not two hours each side of low tide, will still provide you with an opportunity to dig your own spa. Spades are available for hire at a local store
202 locals recommend
Hot Water Beach
Visit Hot Water Beach for the unique experience of digging your own natural spa pool. There are two fissures at Hot Water Beach issuing water as hot as 64C (147F) at a rate as high as 15 litres/minute. This water contains large amounts of salt (NOT salt water), calcium, magnesium, potassium, fluorine, bromine and silica. There are other hot water springs nearby but the location of these two springs on the beach make them unique. The hot springs are only accessible at low tide, however more often than not two hours each side of low tide, will still provide you with an opportunity to dig your own spa. Spades are available for hire at a local store
Your holiday truly begins the minute you head in the direction of Coromandel town. Kennedy Bay, Stony Bay, Waiau Falls, Driving Creek Railway, The Waterworks, Horse Riding and fishing and so much more.
Talk the Coromandel Town Information Centre. They can help you explore and experience your own version of Coromandel township: phone: +64.7.866.8598
Sample the local delicacies green lipped mussels and Pacific oysters at any of our fine cafes and restaurants.
Boutique shops along the main street. Take a ride on the train, visit the annual art exhibition, go for a swim or explore the many walking tracks and museum .
38 locals recommend
Coromandel
Your holiday truly begins the minute you head in the direction of Coromandel town. Kennedy Bay, Stony Bay, Waiau Falls, Driving Creek Railway, The Waterworks, Horse Riding and fishing and so much more.
Talk the Coromandel Town Information Centre. They can help you explore and experience your own version of Coromandel township: phone: +64.7.866.8598
Sample the local delicacies green lipped mussels and Pacific oysters at any of our fine cafes and restaurants.
Boutique shops along the main street. Take a ride on the train, visit the annual art exhibition, go for a swim or explore the many walking tracks and museum .
Entertainment & Activities
The home of BIG SCREEN entertainment in the Coromandel. Open every day (except Xmas Day) showing a wide selection of the latest movies. Enjoy a wine or beer while watching a movie from our comfortable new seats.
We look forward to entertaining you soon.
10 locals recommend
Mercury Twin Cinemas
1 Lee St The home of BIG SCREEN entertainment in the Coromandel. Open every day (except Xmas Day) showing a wide selection of the latest movies. Enjoy a wine or beer while watching a movie from our comfortable new seats.
We look forward to entertaining you soon.
Banana Boat Rides from $15 - come and join us at the Banana Boat in Whitianga for spectacular scenery and awesome fun !!!
No Bookings required during Season (except Cathedral Cove Tours) - see you at Buffalo beach with free volleyball and music !
ph: 07 - 866 5617 or 021 - 0832 8350
Discover Whitianga
66 Albert StBanana Boat Rides from $15 - come and join us at the Banana Boat in Whitianga for spectacular scenery and awesome fun !!!
No Bookings required during Season (except Cathedral Cove Tours) - see you at Buffalo beach with free volleyball and music !
ph: 07 - 866 5617 or 021 - 0832 8350
A theme based mini putt course with eighteen fantastic putting holes to challenge your friends and family. For a fun thing to do right in the heart of Whitianga visit Birdwood Springs Mini Putt. Try out your golfing skills on our fun filled crazy golf course based on a series of popular children's books. Our beautifully landscaped gardens provide players the chance to putt past bridges, rock features and encounter our special characters Kee-Wee, Racketty, The Wizard and Mayor Morris Morepork. Bring the children to meet the characters on the course for some fun filled competition!
7 locals recommend
Birdwood Springs Mini Putt
67 Joan Gaskell DrA theme based mini putt course with eighteen fantastic putting holes to challenge your friends and family. For a fun thing to do right in the heart of Whitianga visit Birdwood Springs Mini Putt. Try out your golfing skills on our fun filled crazy golf course based on a series of popular children's books. Our beautifully landscaped gardens provide players the chance to putt past bridges, rock features and encounter our special characters Kee-Wee, Racketty, The Wizard and Mayor Morris Morepork. Bring the children to meet the characters on the course for some fun filled competition!