Whitianga

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Introducing Whitianga

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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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  1. wildsnow avatar
    driving times East Cape

    by wildsnow 11 September 2011

    Hi there, I am planning on travelling from Napier/ Gisborne to Coromandel via East Cape and Bay of Plenty. For a variety of reasons, I…
  2. kmcat avatar
    RE: New Zealand 16 days

    by kmcat 03 September 2011

    Hi Antonio After driving around the Coromandel Peninsula, perhaps you could stay the night in Whitianga, or press on to Whangamata. These…
  3. neverwinter avatar
    Re: Advice on NZ

    by neverwinter 31 July 2011

    you've got plenty of time and there's no need to rush about - although most people do, why not base yourself in one place, possibly using…

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