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Whangamata, NZ

The town of Whangamatā is on the southeast coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres north of Waihi, to the north of the western extremity of the Bay of Plenty.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Waikato, New Zealand.
  • Served by Te Aroha Airfield.

History

The town of Whangamatā is on the southeast coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 30 kilometres north of Waihi, to the north of the western extremity of the Bay of Plenty.

Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · 711 Port Road, 3620 · crafthauswhanga.co.nz
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
Indoor
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Indoor
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Indoor
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Indoor
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Indoor
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 433 Port Road Whangamata
Indoor
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Indoor
Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Indoor
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
Indoor
Cafe · cafe · Whangamata
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream · 610A Port Road
Indoor
Cafe · cafe
Indoor

Airports

Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 29 km to the centre
WKO, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Waihi Beach Airport 25 km to the centre
Island View, BOP, NZ
Outdoor
Te Aroha Airfield 37 km to the centre
WKO, NZ
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Slipper Island
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where to stay

2 Brenton Place, Whangamatā 3691, New Zealand · brentonlodge.co.nz
Indoor
162F Whitipirorua Road, Whangamata, Onemana 3691, New Zealand · hillbrookestate.co.nz
Indoor
215B Mary Road, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand · murraysonmary.traveleto.com
Indoor
27 Brenton Place, Whangamatā 3691, New Zealand · whangamatavistas.co.nz
Indoor
107 Beverley Terrace, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand · ladolcevita.co.nz
Indoor
474 Wentworth Valley Road, Whangamatā 0361, New Zealand · wentworthvalleycamp.co.nz
Indoor
104 Barbara Avenue, Whangamata, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand · whangamatamotorcamp.co.nz
Indoor
119A Bellona Road, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
2870 Waihi Whangamata Road, Whangamatā 3691, New Zealand
Indoor
118 Brook Place, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
State Highway 25, Whangamatā 3691, New Zealand
Indoor
403 Harbour View Road, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
106 Fernleigh Glade, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
114 Te Pamahue Drive, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
29 Manuka Drive, Whangamatā 3691, New Zealand
Indoor
115a Charleston Avenue, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
102 Bruce Wallace Place, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
Island View Road, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
412 Ocean Road, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand · marinereserved.co.nz
Indoor
5/104 The Grove, Onemana 3691, New Zealand
Indoor
101 Pohutukawa Crescent, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand
Indoor
413 Port Road, Whangamata, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand · palmpacificresort.com
Indoor
249 Port Road, Whangamatā 3643, New Zealand · thesouthpacificmotel.co.nz
Indoor
308-310 Port Road, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand · blakecourt.co.nz
Indoor
318/324 Hetherington Road, Whangamatā 3620, New Zealand · breakersmotel.co.nz
Indoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Te Aroha Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Slipper Island, 19 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Whangamata, NZ. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences