Explore Whitianga with all the accommodation Whitianga has to offer. Whitianga is the main settlement of Mercury Bay, an attractive township with a deepwater harbour. Its harbour has made Whitianga the home of the Mercury Bay Boating club and the departure point for big game fishing enthusiasts. Many charter boats ply the waters of Mercury Bay for fishing or scenic cruising.
Whitianga has been continuously occupied for more than a thousand years since Maori explorer Kupe's tribe settled here after his visit in about 950 A.D.
Now a thriving coastal town with 4,000 permanent residents Whitianga is evolving into a delightful place to visit.
The traditional forms of accommodation are being upgraded with establishments of an international standard. Whitianga has an excellent selection of fine restaurants and cafes and a wide variety of accommodation to cater for everyone. The thriving retail community provides an interesting collection of outlets. Within a short drive there are plenty of world class beaches waiting for you along the Coromandel Peninsula.
Whitianga has the Beachside Resort Motel which offers stylishly appointed 4.5 star self contained apartments for couples, small families and business travellers.
Find yourself while holiday on the stunning New Zealand coast in Whitianga.