Why go
- Town in Waikato, New Zealand.
- Served by Whitianga Airport (WTZ).
History
Whitianga is a town on the Coromandel Peninsula, in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. The town is located on Mercury Bay, on the northeastern coast of the peninsula. The town has a permanent population of 6,140 as of June 2025, making it the second-largest town on the Coromandel Peninsula behind Thames.
Where to stay
7a Grange Road, Hahei 3591, New Zealand · tatahilodge.co.nz
93 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · peninsulamotel.co.nz
153 Kopani Road, Matarangi 3592, New Zealand · sunsetviewsmatarangi.co.nz
745 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach 3591, New Zealand · mercuryridge.co.nz
15 Kawhero Drive, Kūaotunu 3592, New Zealand · taighnamara.co.nz
970 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach 3591, New Zealand · 970lonelybay.com
6 Jackson Place, Hahei 3591, New Zealand · haheibandb.co.nz
87 Hahei Beach Road, Whitianga 3591, New Zealand · thechurchhahei.co.nz
88 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · oceans88.co.nz
73 South Highway, Whitianga 3542, New Zealand · whitiangaholidays.co.nz
790 Hot Water Beach Rd Hot Water Beach, Whitianga 3591, New Zealand · hotwaterbeachtop10.co.nz
20 Irishtown Road, Kūaotunu 3592, New Zealand · kahukura20.com
1169 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing 3591, New Zealand · mooringlane.co.nz
892 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach 3591, New Zealand · musselbed.co.nz
874 Purangi Road, Cooks Beach 3591, New Zealand · cooksbeachresort.com
18 Eyre Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · oceansresort.co.nz
70 Racecourse Road, Waikato, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · aotearoalodge.co.nz
135 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · harboursideholidaypark.co.nz
13 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · rooftops.co.nz
3 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand
55 Kupe Drive, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand
63 Orchard Road, Hahei 3591, New Zealand
21 Admiral Drive, Cooks Beach 3591, New Zealand
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · bluemarlinapartments.co.nz
Indoor
27 Grierson Close, whitianga, Hahei 3591, New Zealand
7 Mill Road, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · whitiangamotel.co.nz
1120 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing 3591, New Zealand · flaxmillbaymotel.co.nz
32 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · oceansidemotel.co.nz
6 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · albertnumber6.co.nz
20 Albert Street, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · mananui.co.nz
22/23 The Esplanade, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand · anchoragemotelwhitianga.co.nz
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:30 Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00+ · getstoked.co.nz
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 1/10 Blacksmith Lane, 3510 · blueginger.co.nz
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 2 Mill Road · cookedcoromandel.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We off · saltwhitianga.co.nz
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Indian, Cafe · Indian cafe · 65 Albert Street, Whitianga, 3510
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · Captain Cook Road, 3591
Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Indian/Thai restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant · 47 Albert Street
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · Captain Cook Road, 3591
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00+
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:00
Cafe · cafe · 1049 Purangi Road · eggsentriccafe.co.nz
Restaurant · restaurant · thevessel.co.nz
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Airports
Whitianga Airport (WTZ) 1.1 km to the centre
Whitianga, 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.
Coromandel Airport (CMV) 17 km to the centre
Coromandel, 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.
Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 39 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.
Great Mercury Airport 27 km to the centre
Great Mercury Island / Ahuahu, WKO, NZ
Getting there by ferry
Whitianga Wharf
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre
Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre
Whitianga Ferry
Ferry route · Whitianga Ferry
Where things are
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Photographs
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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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Whitianga Wharf, 1.2 km); routes include Whitianga Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Whitianga, New Zealand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing