Whangamata Beach & Outdoors
Whangamata beaches, walks, islands and outdoor activities on the Coromandel Peninsula.
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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…
Coromandel Forest Park: Walks, Kauri & Camping
Coromandel Forest Park is the wild green spine of the Coromandel Peninsula — roughly 70,000 hectares of regenerating kauri forest, fern-draped gullies and volcanic ridgelines…
Little Bay, Coromandel: Beach Guide
Little Bay is one of the northern Coromandel’s quietest treasures — a sheltered 600-metre crescent of sand tucked behind a bush-clad headland at the southern…
Coromandel Beaches: 12 of the Best on the Peninsula
The Coromandel Peninsula packs more world-class coastline into two hours’ drive than almost anywhere in New Zealand. The east coast serves up surf, white sand…
Wentworth Falls Whangamata: Walk Guide, Swim & What to Expect
Wentworth Falls Overview The Wentworth Falls walk is one of the best half-day excursions from Whangamata. Located in the Wentworth Valley just south of town,…
Sea Snakes, Sea Lice & Marine Life in Whangamata
Marine Life Around Whangamata Whangamata sits on the open Pacific coast, and the warm currents that sweep down from the subtropics in summer bring a…
Patiki Reserve Whangamata: Coastal Walk & Nature Guide
About the Patiki Reserve Walkway The Patiki Reserve track is one of the Coromandel’s hidden gems — a clifftop coastal walkway connecting Whangamata and Onemana…
Hauturu Island & Whangamata Islands: Offshore Guide
Islands Off Whangamata Several islands and rocky outcrops are scattered across the waters off Whangamata, visible from the beach and harbour on any clear day.…
Dog-Friendly Beaches & Parks in Whangamata
Whangamata is one of the Coromandel’s best beach towns for dog owners. With kilometres of coastline, harbour-side walks, and bush tracks, there are plenty of…
Slipper Island (Whakahau): Day Trips & Camping
Slipper Island (Whakahau) is a privately owned island roughly 4 kilometres off the Whangamata coast. With pristine sandy beaches, crystal-clear snorkelling waters, native bush walking…
Whangamata Harbour & Estuary Guide
Whangamata Harbour is the sheltered waterway that wraps around the southern side of the town, providing calm water for boating, kayaking, fishing, and walking. Unlike…
Wentworth Valley & Waterfall Walk
The Wentworth Valley is one of the Coromandel Peninsula’s finest short bush walks, ending at a spectacular 50-metre waterfall with a deep swimming hole at…
Opoutere Beach & Wildlife Reserve
Opoutere Beach is one of the Coromandel’s best-kept secrets: a long, wild stretch of white sand backed by native bush, with almost no development in…
Onemana Beach: Quiet Escape Near Whangamata
About Onemana Onemana is a small, upmarket beach settlement tucked into a sheltered bay about 5 kilometres north of Whangamata on the Coromandel Peninsula. With…
Whiritoa Beach: Guide to Whangamata’s Neighbour
About Whiritoa Whiritoa is a small, laid-back beach settlement about 12 kilometres south of Whangamata on the Coromandel’s eastern coast. With a permanent population of…
Whangamata Beach: The Ultimate Guide to Surf, Sand & Safety
Whangamata Beach Overview Whangamata Beach is a 4-kilometre sweep of golden sand on the eastern Coromandel coast, consistently ranked among New Zealand’s best surf beaches.…
Donut Island Whangamata: Complete Kayak Guide & Full Day Itinerary
Everything you need to visit Donut Island (Whenuakura) in Whangamata — how to kayak there, tide times, what to bring, safety rules and a full day itinerary.