From Auckland: 2.5 - 3 hours drive Surroundings: Ocean, beaches, mountains Population: 4,000 (7,000+ in summer) Town character: Small, laid-back, friendly
Mercury Bay, on the East Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, offers a spectacular coast flanked by islands. The area has white sandy beaches, crystal clear creeks, green mountains...a variety of dramatic landscapes all around to welcome you.
Whitianga is the main town of the Coromandel Area, which is located on the eastern side of the Coromandel Peninsula, 208 kms from Auckland (2.5 - 3 hours driving time). It is a popular holiday town for many people from other cities around NZ and overseas. Whitianga has about 4,000 permanent residents and offers a full range of services and attractions for visitors. Whitianga has an excellent selection of fine restaurants and cafes and a wide variety of accommodation to cater for everyone. The relatively sheltered waters of the bay are great for all kinds of water sports. On land you can enjoy bush walks, horse trekking, tours, adventures, shopping and restaurants; or check out the local artists on Mercury Bay's Craft Trail.
Whitianga Campus & Main Office
Postal Address: PO Box 98, Whitianga 3542
Physical Address: 18 South Highway, Whitianga 3510
Phone: +64 7 867 1178
Fax: +64 7 867 1175
E-mail:
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Hotwater Beach
Is one of the region's most fascinating places. For one hour either side of low tide, you can dig in the sand for hot spring water and make your own spa pool. It's good fun summer and winter. Spades for digging your pool are available for hire. For information about the tide at Hot Water Beach click here
