Guidebook for Whitianga
Food Scene
Sangam Indian Cuisine
1 Blacksmith LnAuthentic Indian cuisine
Friendly service, great views over the harbour and estuary
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The Espy Cafe
10 The EsplanadeFriendly service, great views over the harbour and estuary
The French Fig
41 Albert StGreat coffee and service as well as excellent food.
15 kms from the Boathouse for fabulous pizzas and also something for other tastes. A relaxed rustic setting and the cafe next door has good coffee too. Overlooks the safe local Kuaotunu swimming beach. A short 17 minute drive.
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Lukes Kitchen
20 Black Jack Rd15 kms from the Boathouse for fabulous pizzas and also something for other tastes. A relaxed rustic setting and the cafe next door has good coffee too. Overlooks the safe local Kuaotunu swimming beach. A short 17 minute drive.
Great fresh baked donuts and other home baked goodies. Coffee is excellent also to take with you on your way to your next activity
Bay Bakery
32 Monk StGreat fresh baked donuts and other home baked goodies. Coffee is excellent also to take with you on your way to your next activity
Smart casual atmosphere in central Whitianga. Our fresh seasonal menu is inspired by all the best produce that New Zealand offers.
Marina Bay Eatery (Fully Licensed)
Smart casual atmosphere in central Whitianga. Our fresh seasonal menu is inspired by all the best produce that New Zealand offers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Salt Restaurant & Bar
1 Blacksmith LnGood atmosphere and deck overlooking the marina
Now known as Grace O'malleys. Overlooks the harbour and estuary. Lovely deck on a sunny day
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Grace O'Malleys Irish Inn
9 The EsplanadeNow known as Grace O'malleys. Overlooks the harbour and estuary. Lovely deck on a sunny day
After visiting Hahei a beautiful beach you can try some great boutique beer, eat good food and sit in the lovely garden
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The Pour House
7 Grange RdAfter visiting Hahei a beautiful beach you can try some great boutique beer, eat good food and sit in the lovely garden
Sightseeing
30 minute drive to Hot Water Beach is a Coromandel "Must Do" and one of its most dramatic places. From the sound of its surging waves to the fierce bite of hot sand underneath your bare feet at low tide.
Popular for a patch of thermal water bubbling just beneath the surface of the sand at low tide, where visitors dig their own hot spa pools and soak till the tide comes in.
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Hot Water Beach
30 minute drive to Hot Water Beach is a Coromandel "Must Do" and one of its most dramatic places. From the sound of its surging waves to the fierce bite of hot sand underneath your bare feet at low tide.
Popular for a patch of thermal water bubbling just beneath the surface of the sand at low tide, where visitors dig their own hot spa pools and soak till the tide comes in.
Parks & Nature
Take a 40 minute drive from The Boathouse to Whangapoua beach and then take a 30-40 minute walk to one of New Zealand's most pristine beaches "New Chum beach" This protected beach has no buildings, no roads, no infrastructure or camping - it is a jewel in New Zealand's coastal crown.
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New Chums Beach
Take a 40 minute drive from The Boathouse to Whangapoua beach and then take a 30-40 minute walk to one of New Zealand's most pristine beaches "New Chum beach" This protected beach has no buildings, no roads, no infrastructure or camping - it is a jewel in New Zealand's coastal crown.
Explore the breath taking volcanic coastline, including the world famous CATHEDRAL COVE. See the stunning Champagne Bay plus a range of blow holes and sea caves, such as Orua’s Sea Cave, the 2nd largest sea cave in New Zealand!
See what lies above and below the surface in the ‘Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve. Either sit back and enjoy the amazing marine life through the glass bottom or take the plunge and snorkel among the fish.
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Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Scenic Cruise
16 Monk StExplore the breath taking volcanic coastline, including the world famous CATHEDRAL COVE. See the stunning Champagne Bay plus a range of blow holes and sea caves, such as Orua’s Sea Cave, the 2nd largest sea cave in New Zealand!
See what lies above and below the surface in the ‘Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve. Either sit back and enjoy the amazing marine life through the glass bottom or take the plunge and snorkel among the fish.
Arts & Culture
The Whitianga museum is housed in the original 1937 Dairy Factory is a great place to become absorbed in some of the fascinating history of Mercury Bay.
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Mercury Bay Museum
11a The EsplanadeThe Whitianga museum is housed in the original 1937 Dairy Factory is a great place to become absorbed in some of the fascinating history of Mercury Bay.
Essentials
Baywash Laundromat
15 Monk StYou can do your own laundry of have it done and collect it later.
New World Whitianga
1 Joan Gaskell Dr1.7 km from the Boathouse for all the essentials.
Entertainment & Activities
At 800m a short 4- 5 minutes walk from The Boathouse. Set in lush native bush its great to relax in the different geo-thermal hot pools available or have a massage. Drinks or cocktails are available poolside or while you relax on the poolside loungers. Also a quiet spot to have dinner.
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The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrAt 800m a short 4- 5 minutes walk from The Boathouse. Set in lush native bush its great to relax in the different geo-thermal hot pools available or have a massage. Drinks or cocktails are available poolside or while you relax on the poolside loungers. Also a quiet spot to have dinner.