4/5 - Good
Beach has been reinforced and picnic areas updated.

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Beach has been reinforced and picnic areas updated.
Wonderful for little ones. Great for building sandcastles and playing in the shallows.

Surrounded by a nature reserve, this scenic lookout offers picnic areas, walking trails and stunning photo opportunities of beaches with aquamarine water lapping white sand.

Plan for a day of peace and quiet at this secret spot reached by traversing a trail along a cliff face.

Thick forest leads down to this popular swimming beach in Mercury Bay, where explorer Captain Cook anchored in 1769.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lost Spring Thermal Pools during your travels in Whitianga. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mercury Bay Museum in Whitianga. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Enjoy a round of golf in Whitianga at Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.








