Local attractions - Whitiaga, Mercury Bay, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Kuaotunu

Cathedral Cove, The Coromandel Peninsula

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Whitianga's Buffalo Beach
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Whitianga and Mercury Bay

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Whitianga has been continuously occupied for more than a thousand years since Maori explorer Kupe’s tribe settled here after his visit in about 950 A.D.

Now a thriving town with 4,000 permanent residents, Whitianga offers a full range of visitor services and attractions.

You may try some of the many activities such as visiting a kauri grove, deep sea fishing, playing golf, horse riding, bike riding, bone carving, watching dolphins play, taking a boat cruise, walking, tramping or just relaxing and enjoying our beautiful beaches.

Cathedral Cove
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Cathedral Cove

A highlight of the region is Cathedral Cove, the much photographed, world famous cave through the white headland. To get there turn left at the Hahei shops and continue on to the car park at the end of the road. From here it is a one hour (each way) coastal walk with panoramic clifftop views.

Hot Water Beach

This is one of the region’s most fascinating places. For two hours either side of low tide, you can dig in the sand for hot spring water and make your own spa pool.

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