Top 24 Things to Do in Whitianga, New Zealand: Ultimate Guide

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1. Cathedral Cove

Cathedral Cove
Mares Leg Cove, Hahei

2. Driving Creek Railway Tours

Driving Creek Railway Tours
380 Driving Creek Road, Coromandel

Monday - Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

3. Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve

Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve

4. Te Whanganui A Hei Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve

Te Whanganui A Hei Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve
Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve, Waikato 3591

5. The Lost Spring

The Lost Spring
121A Cook Drive, Whitianga

Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

6. The Waterworks

The Waterworks
471 The 309 Road, Coromandel

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

7. Waiau Falls

Waiau Falls

8. Waiau Kauri Grove

Waiau Kauri Grove

9. Shakespeare Cliff Lookout

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
5PFJ+68, Cooks Beach

Monday - Sunday: Open 24 hours

10. Whiti Farm Park

Whiti Farm Park
2414 Tairua Whitianga Road, Kaimarama

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

11. Whitianga Wharf

Whitianga Wharf
The Esplanade, Whitianga

Monday - Sunday: Open 24 hours

12. Glass Bottom Boat Booking Office

Glass Bottom Boat Booking Office
16 Monk Street, Whitianga

Monday - Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

13. Ocean Leopard Tours Cathedral Cove Boat Tour

Ocean Leopard Tours Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
Whitianga Wharf, Esplanade Rd, Whitianga

Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

14. Lonely Bay

Lonely Bay
Lonely Bay, Cooks Beach

15. Square Kauri

Square Kauri

16. Epic Adventures Fishing Charters

Epic Adventures Fishing Charters
The Esplanade, Whitianga

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

17. Gemstone Bay

Gemstone Bay
5Q9W+2C, Hahei

Monday - Sunday: Open 24 hours

18. Mill Creek Bird Park and Animal Encounters

Mill Creek Bird Park and Animal Encounters
365 Mill Creek Road, Kaimarama

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

19. Marina Park Apartments

Marina Park Apartments
84 Albert Street, Whitianga

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

20. Mercury Bay Museum

Mercury Bay Museum
11a The Esplanade, Whitianga

Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

21. Mercury Bay Estate Winery & Restaurant

Mercury Bay Estate Winery & Restaurant
761 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach

22. Cave Cruzer Boat Tours

Cave Cruzer Boat Tours
Whitianga Wharf, The Esplanade, Whitianga

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

23. Sea Cave Adventures

Sea Cave Adventures
Whitianga Wharf, The Esplanade, Whitianga

Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

24. Combat & Fun Zone Advenure & Family Park

Combat & Fun Zone Advenure & Family Park
108 Kaimarama Road, Whitianga

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Best Time to Visit Whitianga

Annual Weather in Whitianga

January Jan

63 / 73 °F

17 / 23 °C

February Feb

64 / 74 °F

18 / 23 °C

March Mar

62 / 71 °F

17 / 21 °C

April Apr

60 / 67 °F

15 / 19 °C

May May

56 / 64 °F

14 / 18 °C

June Jun

53 / 60 °F

12 / 15 °C

July Jul

51 / 58 °F

11 / 14 °C

August Aug

52 / 58 °F

11 / 15 °C

September Sep

52 / 59 °F

11 / 15 °C

October Oct

54 / 62 °F

12 / 17 °C

November Nov

56 / 67 °F

14 / 20 °C

December Dec

60 / 71 °F

16 / 22 °C

Whitianga 3-Day Forecast

Tue, 07 November

Night

55 °F

13 °C

Morning

54 °F

12 °C

73%

Afternoon

62 °F

16 °C

63%

Evening

58 °F

14 °C

70%

Wed, 08 November

Night

52 °F

11 °C

Morning

51 °F

11 °C

Afternoon

60 °F

16 °C

65%

Evening

59 °F

15 °C

79%

Thu, 09 November

Night

52 °F

11 °C

Morning

52 °F

11 °C

Afternoon

62 °F

17 °C

78%

Evening

60 °F

16 °C

87%

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Can I use my credit card everywhere in Whitianga?

Is there a dress code in certain places or events in Whitianga?

Are there any safety tips for beach activities in Whitianga?

How can I experience the Maori culture in Whitianga?

Where can I find emergency services in Whitianga?

Are there any local laws in Whitianga I need to be aware of?

Do I need a visa to visit Whitianga?

Where's a good place to see wildlife in Whitianga?

How prevalent is Wi-Fi in Whitianga?

What is the local currency and where can I exchange money?

How do tipping customs work in Whitianga?

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