Whangamata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The morning beach.
The morning beach.
Sunsets #beachbound
Cute little beach town with lots of great spots to eat and drink...beautiful ocean to play in #waterlust
Whangamata, New Zealand 🌊🌲
Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

3 out of 5
413 Port Rd Whangamata Waikato
The price is NZ$275 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$275
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Awesome location

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel
Central location, & cosy setup

Central location, & cosy setup

Whangamata Waikato
Stay at this golf apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Liz the host is so lovely, everything was set up great, lots of amenities. we loved it, thanks liz!!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Central location, & cosy setup
Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Whangamata Whangamata
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
House was fantastic / easy walk to beach and deck was fabulous when the sun was shining.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Central location, & cosy setup

Central location, & cosy setup

Whangamata Waikato
Stay at this golf apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Liz the host is so lovely, everything was set up great, lots of amenities. we loved it, thanks liz!!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Central location, & cosy setup
Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)

Whangamata Whangamata
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
House was fantastic / easy walk to beach and deck was fabulous when the sun was shining.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)
Sunny house near Golf Course and Recreation Centre

Sunny house near Golf Course and Recreation Centre

Whangamata Whangamata
Stay at this holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Lovely place, great location - close to town and beach and golf course.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Sunny house near Golf Course and Recreation Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reviews of Whangamata

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
19
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
11
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
1
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

MartMuller

Very nice beach, facilitairs as stopping can be better

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Whangamata has everything beach , harbour great food and shopping 

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

An awesome New Zealand beach town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Whangamata is a lovely place to visit with fantastic shopping, great restaurants and cafes and a superb harbour and beach. The best of everything is here

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely love Whanga and have been a regular visitor for many years

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not as many eating places as I thought there might be.

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