Ferry Landing Travel Guide

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Flaxmill Bay is a wonderful little beach - you can go paddle boarding or kayaking in the sheltered cove at one end, play with kids in the stream and shallow water or swim in the bigger surf at the other end. It has an incredible mix of white and black sand - the black sand glitters brightly, in swirling patterns throughout the white. It's gorgeous. Another bonus is the nearby Shakespeare Cliffs, which offer an easy 20 minute walk to incredible panoramic views of Mercury Bay, Lonely Bay, Cooks Beach, the Marine Reserve and its islands.
Flaxmill Bay is a wonderful little beach - you can go paddle boarding or kayaking in the sheltered cove at one end, play with kids in the stream and shallow water or swim in the bigger surf at the other end. It has an incredible mix of white and black sand - the black sand glitters brightly, in swirling patterns throughout the white. It's gorgeous. Another bonus is the nearby Shakespeare Cliffs, which offer an easy 20 minute walk to incredible panoramic views of Mercury Bay, Lonely Bay, Cooks Beach, the Marine Reserve and its islands.

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Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato Hot Water Beach
The price is NZ$142 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$142
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (577 reviews)
Wonderful staff. Everything you need. Definitely rent the shovel, dig the hole on the hot water beach sand and soak. It's AMAZING!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5
243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato
The price is NZ$90 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$90
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Staff were courteous and polite, grounds neat and well presented. Rooms need maintenance, dining chairs need replacing beds were comfortable, did not think the room was well presented for value .

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Albert Number 6 Motel

Albert Number 6 Motel

3 out of 5
6 Albert Street Whitianga
The price is NZ$152 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$152
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (422 reviews)
Super clean ...great spot, just a short walk into town.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Albert Number 6 Motel
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Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5
243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (107 reviews)
Staff were courteous and polite, grounds neat and well presented. Rooms need maintenance, dining chairs need replacing beds were comfortable, did not think the room was well presented for value .

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
Amazingly comfortable apartment with everything you need, clean and safe. Brilliant location just a few minutes walk to the Main Street and loved the sound of the beach/waves at high tide from the balcony. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Oceans Resort Whitianga
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo beach Road Whitianga WKO
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (242 reviews)
Super location excellent hosts would definitely stay there again

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga
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Cities near Ferry Landing

Cathedral Cove Beach which includes a sunset, a beach and general coastal views

Whitianga

Waikato which includes rocky coastline, a sunset and a bay or harbour

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