The Coromandel New Zealand  
 
 

search our site

 
 
Activities & Attractions - Mercury Bay & Whitianga
border
 

Cathedral Cove Dive & SnorkelCathedral Cove Dive & Snorkel
On the left, before you head to Cathedral Cove, Hahei

(48 Hahei Beach Road)
Ph: (07) 866 3955

Fax: (07) 866 3053
Mob: (027) 271 3187
Email: ccdive@hahei.co.nz
Web: www.hahei.co.nz/diving
Owners: Russ Cochrane
& Wendy Helms

Situated at the base of Cathedral Cove and only 5 minutes from Hot Water Beach, Hahei is the perfect spot to try the Discover Scuba Dive-no experience necessary-just allow 3 hours for tuition and the Dive! With the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve and the awesome volcanic coastline and pinnacles only 5-10 minutes boat ride, certified divers can book on our specialized dive boat, either 9:30am trip or 1:30pm trip. Quality PADI courses from Open Water and Refresher to Divemaster. Snorkelers welcome on the boat trips or call into our store and grab your snorkel gear and head into Gemstone Bay, on the way to the Cove, and enjoy the large snapper, huge crayfish and abundance of fish on the Snorkel Trail. Our store offers rental snorkel gear, scuba, fishing rods, boogie boards, bikes, full sales and service, air fills, cylinder tests, LPG fills, bait.

 
border
border
 

CATHEDRAL COVE SEA KAYAKINGCATHEDRAL COVE KAYAKING
88 Hahei Beach Rd, Hahei - 1st one on the left as you enter Hahei
Freephone 0800 529 258
Email: info@seakayaktours.co.nz
Web: www.seakayaktours.co.nz
Hosts: Mike Grogan

Watch our videoDiscover this magical spectacular volcanic coastline up close and personal with award winning Cathedral Cove Kayaks. Explore amazing offshore islands, paddle through sea caves and discover the underwater world snorkeling the Hahei Marine Reserve.

All this before enjoying cappuccinos and cookies at their exclusive Cathedral Cove Beachfront Café. Sea Kayaking this spectacular coastline enables you to go further and see more. Modern sea kayaks and qualified guides enable paddlers to explore caves, coves and blowholes that others simply cant get to. This coastline was made for kayaking. With over eleven years experience, safety and enjoyment are Cathedral Cove kayaks priority.

Open all year.
No experience necessary.
Your safety is our priority.

 
border
 

Cathedral Cove Macadamias
GPS Co-ordinates:
S 36° 46.047 E 175° 46.839
335 Lees Rd, Hahei
Phone: 0800 MACADAMIAS
Mobile: 027 444 0999
Web:

www.cathedralcovemacadamias.co.nz

A warm welcome awaits you when you visit our Macadamia Orchard and Shop. Experience our range of macadamia products before setting out on your own adventure for a picnic or stroll around the orchard, home of the famous Cathedral Cove Macadamias!! For more information refer to our website.

 
border
 

Ocean Wave Tours Coromandel Helicopters
Whitianga Airstrip, Whitianga
Mobile: 0274 672 643
Freephone: 0800 864 354 ext 2
Email: info@coromandelhelicopters.co.nz
Web: www.coromandelhelicopters.co.nz
Hosts: Karen & Shamus

Design your own dream Helicopter Adventure! A truly unique scenic experience, over the magnificent Cathedral Cove, be amazed by 360 degree views of spectacular beaches, Kauri forest and Islands. Treat yourself with our exclusive landings for Heli Fishing, Heli Diving, Heli Biking, Heli Hiking, Champagne picnics, City transfers and Golf Charters. Scenic and Activity Helicopter Flights.

 
border
border
 

Dive HQ Dive HQ
7 Blacksmith Lane, Whitianga
find us by the Marina
Ph: 07 867 1580
Mobile: 0274 339 433
Fax: 07 867 1590
Web: www.divethecoromandel.co.nz
Email: info@divethecoromandel.co.nz
Host: Darrell Bird

We are proud of our fresh, new, facility and friendly helpful team. Trips are available from our purpose built dive boat, shore or kayak to some of the best diving in New Zealand. Experts in PADI dive training, our service centre, rental and retail equipment are 2nd to none. We set the benchmark when it comes to safety, quality, value and FUN! OPEN 7 DAYS...

 
border
border
 

Glass Bottom Boat - Mercury Bay Glass Bottom Boat
Mercury Bay Seafaris Ltd

62 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei
Ph: 07 867 1962
Fax: +64 7 867 1692
or Skippers' mobile: 021 478291
or any Information Centre
Email: mercurybayseafaris@wave.co.nz

Web: www.glassbottomboatwhitianga.co.nz

A trip aboard the Glass Bottom Boat ‘Seafari II’ to Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve is a must-do while visiting Whitianga.

Watch our videoWatch the awesome marine life up close through the glass. Snorkel the marine reserve with all equipment supplied including wet suits at no extra charge. Explore breathtaking volcanic coastal scenery including spectacular sea caves and Cathedral Cove. Take in the magic of dolphins, penguins and fur seals when they take time out of their busy schedules to visit us in the bay.

View the stunning film locations of the movie, Prince Caspian from the Chronicles of Narnia.

We operate all year and have a full cabin for your comfort. This two hour cruise will be the highlight of your holiday!

Departs Whitianga Wharf - Or Ferry Landing Wharf 20 minutes drive from Hahei or Hot Water Beach

 
border
border
 

Hahei Explorer - Scenic Adventure Boat Trip
Hahei Beach Road, Hahei
PH: (07) 866 3910

Mobile: 021 478291
Email:
haheiexplorer@paradise.net.nz
Web: www.haheiexplorer.co.nz
Hosts: Shane & Robyn Harnett

Watch our videoFeel the exhilaration as we explore 14kms of magnificient volcanic coastine, including Cathedral Cove the marine reserve and offshore islands. See all the highlights in one hour including the south coast with its spectacular sea caves, and when the tide is right we take you into the hidden underground blowhole.

Experience the delight of penguins, seals and dolphins when they take time out of their busy schedules to visit us in the bay.

Come and join us on this magical trip as we view the stunning film locations from the Narnia movie Prince Caspian. A photographer's dream!

 
border
border
 

Hahei General Store
46 Hahei Beach Road Hahei
Ph: 07 866 3885 Fax: 07 866 3588
Email: haheistore@xtra.co.nz
Hosts: Pauline & Sam Verran

Your one STOP SHOP, beer, wine, spirits, groceries, fruit & veg, bait, ice, DVD rental, ice cream, takeaways and petrol. Open 7 days.

 
border

border
 

High Zone
Adventure Ropes Course
49, Kaimarama Road, RD1, Whitianga Ph/Fax: 07 866 2113 Mobile: 021 260 7033
Email: info@highzone.co.nz
Web: www.highzone.co.nz
Hosts: Geoff & Penny

Challenge yourself to 9 exciting activities up 12-15 mtr poles. Walk the Log, leap for the Trapeze and other high wire thrills. For the ultimate adrenalin rush, freefall from the exhilarating Giant Swing. Abseil down the 150mtr Flying Fox, bounce & flip on our new Bungy Trampoline. Suitable for all ages and fitness. Priced from $10-$70. Open all year, phone to confirm.

 
border

border
 

Cave Cruzer AdventuresThe Lost Spring
121A Cook Drive
Whitianga 3510, NZ
Phone: 07 866 0456
Fax: 07 866 0457
Email: magic@thelostspring.co.nz Web: www.thelostspring.co.nz

Experience the magic of the Lost Spring. The Lost Spring is New Zealand’s newest thermal attraction - a unique hot water and spa experience in Whitianga. With its sculpted pools, soothing waterfalls and volcano, it offers more than simply a swim in hot water. The smooth rocks, hidden gemstones and dense foliage blend with the geothermal spring to tell a New Zealand story, the story of the birth of the Coromandel Peninsula. Relax in one of several pools flowing with crystal clear water, their source a spring 600 metres below the earth’s surface. Revitalise in the day spa where we offer a variety of healing treatments. Explore the remarkable grounds with mature native New Zealand plants and trees and abundant bird life.

 
border

border
 

Mercury Bay Estate
761A Purangi Road, Cooks Beach

Ph: 07 8664066

Mobile: 021 979430
Email: info@mercurybayestate.co.nz
Web: www.mercurybayestate.co.nz
Host: John & Lorraine Donelley

Mercury Bay Estate Cellar Door at Cooks Beach is located within the vineyard and provides stunning north facing views over the vines and the picturesque Mercury Bay. Come and enjoy platters of local food during the summer weekends and over the Christmas period with our wines amongst the vines. Open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily during summer months (Labour weekend to Easter). Phone for opening hours at other times.

 
border

border
 

Scootabout Rentals

1137 Purangi Road, Ferry Landing, Whitianga

Phone: (07) 866 5168 / Fax: (07) 866 0168 / Mobile: 021 368 616

Email: sccotabout@clear.net.nz / Web: www.scootabout.co.nz
Contact: Jenny Matheson

Hire a fully automatic scooter and explore the stunning scenery and activities of Cooks, Hahei and Hot Water Beaches & Cathedral Cove.

 
border
border
 

i-SITE Whitianga

i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
66 Albert Street, Whitianga
Phone: (07) 866 5555 Fax: 866 2205
Email:
info@whitianga.co.nz
Web: www.whitianga.co.nz

Your first contact for local information and bookings. Located in the hub of Whitianga. Plenty to see and do. Open 7 days. Bookings at i Site Whitianga Ph: (07) 866 5555.

 
border
border
 

Matarangi Golf CourseThe Dunes Golf Resort
Matarangi Drive, Matarangi
RD2 Whitianga
Phone: 0800 THE DUNES  
(0800 843 386)
+64 (07) 866 5394
Fax: +64 (07) 866 2852
Email: thedunes@matarangi.co.nz
Web: www.thedunesmatarangi.co.nz

COASTAL VIEWS A PAR FOR THE COURSE The Dunes golf course is without doubt one of the most picturesque and more challenging courses in New Zealand today. Sitting at the tip of the sand spit, its dune-sand base makes for an ideal all-weather course. Sea and harbour views from most holes. Fully equipped shop offering club hire, golf cars and lessons. Accommodations also available.

 
border
 
 
© Tourism Coromandel / webdesign: www.dreamland.co.nz Disclaimer Contact us Sitemap Add this page to your favourites