Whangamata Travel Guide

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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 🌊🌲

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Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

Palm Pacific Resort and Motel

3 out of 5
413 Port Rd Whangamata Waikato
The price is NZ$278 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$278
18 Feb - 19 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! (89 reviews)
Rooms were nice and clean

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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! (67 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

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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! (137 reviews)
Well equipped kitchen.Host answered communication quickly.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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Lazy Days (at Whangamata)
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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! (67 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! (137 reviews)
Well equipped kitchen.Host answered communication quickly.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Lazy Days (at Whangamata)
Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio

Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio

Whangamata Waikato
Stay at this apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Whangamata Marina and Williamson Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
Absolutely stunning house not a blade of grass out of place , very welcoming and calm atmosphere. Super friendly and helpful instructions made our stay smooth and enjoyable. Couldn't recommend enough

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio
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Whangamata Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Whangamata Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Whangamata. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas while you're in the area.

Whangamata Beach

Whangamata Marina

Explore the waterfront in Whangamata with a trip to Whangamata Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Whangamata Marina

Williamson Park

Explore the great outdoors at Williamson Park, a lovely green space in Whangamata. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Williamson Park

Reviews of Whangamata

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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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.

Cities near Whangamata

Quiet town close to Whangamata but much more peaceful, where you can find a neighbour selling his produce or the kids fishing in the lake #LifeAtExpedia

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Onemana

Aerial panorama of a coastal landscape in Whiritoa, New Zealand. Lush green hills meet the turquoise ocean, with a sandy beach and a small town nestled along the coast. A river flows into the sea.

Whiritoa

Coromandel Peninsula which includes forest scenes

Coromandel Forest Park

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