Whangamata
Whangamata is a surf town on the eastern Coromandel coast, two hours south of Auckland. Its 4-kilometre golden beach, legendary Whanga Bar surf break, Donut Island (Whenuakura), Wentworth Falls, and laid-back Port Road café scene make it one of New Zealand's most popular holiday destinations. Find local tide times, surf reports, weather forecasts, accommodation, restaurants, things to do and local businesses below.
Whangamata Dining Scene: New Eateries & Local Flavours
Whangamata’s famed coastline is now matched by a burgeoning food and hospitality scene, as a wave of new openings, innovative menus, and a steadfast commitment…
Castle Rock (Coromandel Peak): Summit Walk Guide
Important first: Motutere / Castle Rock is under an indefinite rāhui (a Māori ritual prohibition) and is closed to the public. This guide explains what…
Airbnb in the Coromandel: Best Holiday Rentals & Tips
Searching “Airbnb Coromandel” usually means one thing: you want a beach house, bach or cottage for a New Zealand holiday on the Coromandel Peninsula, and…
Coromandel Peninsula Map: Towns, Beaches & Driving Routes
The Coromandel Peninsula packs an enormous amount into a small area: gold-rush towns, a forested mountain spine, and two completely different coastlines just half an…
Coromandel Ziplines & Canopy Tours
If you have searched “Coromandel zipline” you are almost certainly looking for one place: Coromandel Zipline Tours at Driving Creek, just north of Coromandel Town.…
Paper Plus Whangamata: Books, Stationery & Gifts
Paper Plus Whangamata Paper Plus is a well-known New Zealand retail chain, and the Whangamata store serves as the town’s go-to shop for books, magazines,…