Introducing Whitianga
If you come to Whitianga you’d better want to get wet. The big attractions are the sandy beaches of Mercury Bay and the diving, boating and kayaking opportunities afforded by the craggy limestone coast and nearby Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve. If you’ve a lust for the luxe, a number of upmarket eateries and accommodation options have sprung up, catering to the boatie set who constantly breeze into the pretty harbour. Most of the restaurants are overpriced and not particularly interesting.
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A genuine nautical hero, the legendary Polynesian explorer and seafarer Kupe, is said to have landed near here. The name Whitianga is a contraction of Te Whitianga a Kupe (the Crossing Place of Kupe). Nearby are two famous and fantastic natural attractions, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.
Last updated: Sep 22, 2008
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