Whitianga Travel Guide

 al2401 Says:  Te Whanganui-A-Hei is the Mâori name for Cathedral Cove. The area is a Marine Reserve and a popular destination for visitors.The cove is named after the cave which links Catherdral Cove to neighbouring Mare's Leg Cove. It can be reached both by land or sea. There is a track... 

 al2401 Says:  If you are boating in Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Park make sure you find the Blow Hole. On a calm day you can actually go inside (depending on the size of your boat). Our tour boat normally does but the sea was too rough on that day.Judging by the vegetation it looks as if... 

 al2401 Says:  There are a number of cruises on Mercury Bay. I chose to take the Glass Bottom Boat. Unfortunatley the weather, although fine, was very windy making it too rough to see anything through the glass bottom. Also no-one was keen on snorkelling in Cathedral Cove. The boat would... 

 david1982 Says:  An amazing little cove which shows another side of New Zealand's varied landscape.Clear turqouise waters, huge rocks to jump off, great photo opportunities!!You get there after a bit of a walk....but its worth it 

 david1982 Says:  The main attraction in Whitianga, the Hot Water Beach.Basically at certain points in the sea, the water is BOILING hot due to geothermal activity underneath.You bury your feet down in the sand and all of a sudden your feet are burning!!!This is heavily visited by tourists... 

 kiwi Says:  Just across the harbour from the wharf there are some interesting rock formations.Catch the ferry across and go take a look. Makes nice viewing from the town beach as well. 

 kiwi Says:  Whitianga town is right on the beach, so be sure to walk around and take in the beaches, Norfolk Pines and Date palms. Relax, wind down, and enjoy a special part of paradise. 

 Kate-Me Says:  This was an adequate cabin park. We deliberately chose a standard cabin, rather than one with an ensuite and kitchen. We felt it was value for money, if perhaps a little simple compared to standard cabins in other parks in the North Island at which we'd later stay. Only a... 

 al2401 Says:  The Carvery offers a range of home cooked roast meats with vegetables, sauces and gravies. Meats are - Beef, Chicken, Pork and Lamb; vegetables are - Roast Potato, Kumara (Sweet Potato), Pumpkin, Carrots and Parsnip and Peas and Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce. The set meat... 

 Leelay Says:  This is a great place to try real kiwi fish and chips, the burgers are tasty and filling. Try the seafood esp the scallops! You can even buy a real coffee to drink while your waiting for your food. They also have healthy alternatives like wraps and salads. The Special...