Whitianga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Thames-Coromandel District, New Zealand
About Whitianga
Coromandel Peninsula is on the north-eastern coast of theNorth Island, due east fromAuckland. Whitianga is north of other Peninsula townsTairuaandPauanui. Mercury Bay is called such becauseCaptain James Cook and his crewcame here in November 1769 to make scientific observations of the transit of Mercury across the sun. On the other side of the harbour, which is accessible by a short passenger ferry trip, is Cooks Beach, which is also named after the visit by Captain Cook.
Top Attractions in Whitianga
Explore the best things to see and do in Whitianga:
- ★Banana Boat
- ★Buffalo Beach
- ★Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises
- ★Cave Cruzer Adventures
- ★Cooks Beach
- ★Glass Bottom Boat
- ★HMS Buffalo memorial and anchor
- ★Maramaratotara Track
Where to Eat in Whitianga
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blue Ginger
- 🍴Cafe Nina
- 🍴Countdown
- 🍴Espy Cafe
- 🍴French Fig
- 🍴New World
Where to Stay in Whitianga
- 🏨YHA Whitianga
Whitianga Travel Guide Sections
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