While many images are displayed on this page, several are making their debut in the screensaver. Learn the story of captain cook and his journey on the hms endeavour, an important piece of new zealands history. Some of the rooms have access to a shared deck area. Glass bottom boat cathedral cove cruise backpacker deals. Following this visit, many of kupes tribe settled here. Enjoy the marine life migrating birds and the majestic cathedral cove. We take you from whitianga, cathedral cove, orua sea cave and to hot water beach. Understand the local history, geology and marine life around the marine reserve. A 2 hour scenic tour covering over 25km of volcanic coastline and sea caves.
From whitianga you can enjoy the beaches, water sports and boat excursions of mercury bay. Thamescoromandel district council wharfs and moorings. Come and enjoy our club individual, senior and family memberships are available. Mercury bay online is offering a free screensaver to all visitors. Whitianga is a seaside town in the middle of mercury bay on the east side of the coromandel peninsula in northern new zealand.
Mercury bay is an outdoor paradise offering pristine beaches, sportfishing, boating and wilderness treks in the tranquil surroundings of new zealands coromandel peninsula. Tour the scenic cathedral cove, hahei beach, local islands, caves and blow holes on our 8. Our trip goes further and longer allowing you to take it all in. Hubby and friends did this in jandals and survived hehe. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. If youre exploring the coromandel, youll soon come to whitianga the main town on mercury bay. Sea cave adventures, whitianga wharf, coromandel 2020. Mercury bay game fishing club one of the oldest fishing. There is nothing remarkable about it, but it does the job for which it was designed. The current proposal around a third ramp longer term is at the esplanade northern reclamation. We recommend booking ferry landing wharf tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Our tours depart from whitianga wharf or if required ferry landing please. Whitianga has been continuously occupied for more than a thousand years since maori explorer kupes tribe settled here after his visit in about 950 ad.
Visit the wharf for a taste of washington, dcs history. Snorkel the marine reserve or sit back and watch the awesome marine life through the glass bottom. Visit cathedral cove and the amazing volcanic coastline with its many caves, blowholes and sandy beaches. See all 1 ferry landing wharf tours on tripadvisor. Whitianga yacht charter, boat charters, new zealand. Deprating from whitianga visit the world famous cathedral cove and cruise inside the number of sea caves. The whitianga rock walk is a good option if you want to see a pretty view but only want to do a short walk loved the lil steps on the way up.
Now an established tourist resort, the bays spectacular coastline is dotted with islands and its relatively sheltered waters are perfect for all water sports. Whitianga wharf, esplanade, whitianga 3510, new zealand. Tours leave daily from whitianga wharf at 11am and 2pm, also 8am and 4. Glass bottom boat whitianga view world famous cathedral cove, and. Learn the history of the area and be amazed by the volcanic formations throughout the bay see more fantastic coastline scenery as we go down to the orua sea cave where you will be taken inside the cave and hear the amazing acoustics when we play music. Bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, cameras and a sense of adventure. Local attractions in whitianga, nz esplanade apartments. Cave cruzer cathedral cove boat tours whitianga we offer. The 2hour adventure is run by our fully trained guides and skippers who will provide you with a fun, informative commentary enriched with local history and maori culture. Cathedral cove cruises, whitianga wharf, whitianga 3510.
We can also pick you up from ferry landing on request. If you plan on swimming or snorkelling wear your swimwear under your clothing and bring a towel. The wharf is believed to be the first of its kind in australasia. Get closer, experiece more join les and experience a personal boat tour like no other. Historic reserve 2 hours return lonely bay 20 minutes return to shakespeare cli. Sovereign pier on the waterways offers 5star luxury waterfront accommodation with kitchen facilities and a private balcony. Here are pics in and around mercury bay taken by locals. Whitianga is the main settlement of mercury bay, an attractive township with a deepwater harbour.
Ferry landing wharf 2020 all you need to know before you. Exploring these waters is a passion of owner les coomber. Front beach, flaxmill bay, shakespeare cliff, lonely bay and cooks beach. Within minutes of leaving the whitianga wharf, our first stop is shakespeare cliff. New ferry, diana rose, and crew members from the forella get a helping hand from a canadian grandmother. Coromandel town is 12 mi from nana glads accommodations whitianga, while whangamata is 28 mi. We also sell kauri gum, locally made soap and oils, museum tea towels, childrens toys, hms buffalo books, postcards, souvenirs and more. Day tours connect with the places, people and history on a day tour of the coromandel peninsula. Contact cathedral cove scenic cruises departures are from the whitianga wharf on the esplanade in whitianga.
Discover whitianga, new zealand official visitor and. When native forests were being harvested on the peninsula in the 1800s and early 1900s, whitianga was a timber port. Whitianga wharf, the esplanade, whitianga, coromandel peninsula, new zealand hahei explorer cathedral cove boat tour coromandel peninsula overseas visitors and kiwis alike are discovering the adventure of our unique boat tour operating within the cathedral cove marine reserve on the beautiful coromandel peninsula, at hahei, only 10 minutes drive from hot water beach. Blue marlin apartments quality accommodation whitianga. Whitianga is a popular holiday destination with plenty for the visitor. Sea cave adventures whitianga things to do all about. Whitiangaa recreational havenis the main settlement of mercury bay. It is a wharf where you catch the ferry across the water or pick up a boat trip. From cathedral cove and hot water beach to ancient kauri forests and native bush, our knowledgeable local guides will share the majesty of this place with you. During the tour you will learn how the cliffs were formed and how it got its name.
Book a tour today tours depart from whitianga wharf ferry landing pickup by request. As a licenced establishment, the hotel was a natural place of meeting and entertainment for those who worked in logging and milling. Dont miss out, book your trip on the glass bottom boat, whitianga today. Boom sailing are whitianga s top sailing charter, running daily sailing adventures and boat trips in mercury bay. Located on the esplanade, 2 minutes walk from whitianga wharf and ferry and 5 minutes walk from the main shopping and restaurant area, nana glads accommodation whitianga boasts beachfront views. From whitianga wharf you can catch a ferry to the stone steps wharf, the start of cooks coast. Understand the local history, geology and marine life. Mercury bay is a very popular holiday destination and during the summer months the population swells considerably. Make sure you bring refreshments, warm jacket, camerabinoculars, sunhat and sunscreen.
Mercury is rising, and whitianga is coming together to celebrate this planetary passing from beautiful mercury bay. The wharf in the centre of town is the departure point for. Our tours depart from whitianga wharf or if required ferry landing please confirm with us if you need a ferry landing pick up. The boat tour departs daily from the whitianga wharf.
Whitianga old stone wharf built in 1838, this stone wharf used by the passenger ferry from whitianga is thought to be the oldest wharf structure still in use in new zealand. Discover the heritage of whitianga while visiting scenic highlights around the town. Take a whitianga tour and let your tour guide show you the best of new zealand, while combining it with your chosen tour activity. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Whitianga rock walk 2020 all you need to know before you. Explore cathedral cove and surrounds from a racing grade catamaran, its pure new zealand sailing fun. Ships from europe sailed in to whitiangas deepwater harbour. The ferry is open to the public including travelling across to do recreational exercise and activities. It has a deep water harbour from which cruising boats depart for trips around the scenic mercury bay coves and cliffs to te whanganuiahei marine reserve and its abundant sealife.
Enjoy a fun commentary enriched with local history and knowledge. The glass bottom boat is the coromandels number one scenic cruise, exploring cathedral cove and the marine reserve. The tour departs from the whitianga wharf, esplanade rd or the ferry landing wharf by request. We also sell kauri gum, locally made soap and oils, museum tea towels, childrens toys, hms buffalo books, postcards, souvenirs and more we have an extensive historical photo collection and offer high quality copies for sale. Tairua, which means two tides, has a long and colourful history. Departure whitianga wharf cathedral cove cooks blow hole marine reserve shakespeare cliff champagne bay orua cave your skipper ken hindmarsh owner operator with over 35 years of boating experience. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. View fish via a bathyscope or under water camera and 32 tv. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Sea cave adventure, whitianga wharf, the esplanade, whitianga. Whitianga rock to pa site 1520 minutes return maramaratotara bay track 5060 minutes return shakespeare cli. Located on the esplanade, 2 minutes walk from whitianga wharf and ferry and 5 minutes walk from the main shopping and restaurant area, nana glads accommodations whitianga features beachfront views. We stock books on the history of mercury bay and in particular books on captain james cook. The history of the wharf about the wharf district wharf.
Glass bottom boat whitianga view world famous cathedral cove, and offshore islands, reefs and sea caves of this magnificent volcanic coastline with full commentary on the history and maori culture. You will cruise on our amazing ex coastguard vessel ocean 2. Mercury bay game fishing club is the place for locals and visitors who enjoy the thrill and passion of catching and trying to catch. Te whitianga o kupe is the original place name of the town, meaning kupes crossing place.
For the rest of the year a relaxed, away from it all, atmosphere prevails. The whitianga hotel was first established by thomas carina, an eastern european immigrant, and originally had its own stone wharf which had been built to accommodate logging ships and the local milling industry. Boat tours operate from the whitianga wharf and ferry landing. Cruises depart daily from the whitianga wharf and head out to cathedral cove, exploring the stunning volcanic coastline and sea caves along the way. Connect with the coromandel peninsula on a day tour to cathedral cove with coromandel adventures. Unique patterns and features are found along the cliff along with many different species of sea birds. The original stone wharf built in 1837 used to load up the logging ships, still exists at ferry landing and there is a heritage trail plaque near where you catch the passenger ferry to whitianga. Whitianga tours new zealand, whitianga tour nz, touring. Book with sea cave adventures here whitianga as we leave the whitianga wharf, discover how the town was founded around the timber industry, the relevance of ferry landing and some modern day info. Purangi road, ferry landing, whitianga 3591 new zealand. Mercury bay museum, whitianga bringing you face to face with our. Dating back to the 1700s, the wharf was once home to native americans and early european settlers. Ferry landing wharf 2020 all you need to know before you go. Expect great seafood and enjoy a forest walk or two.
Book with us for your special boat tour on the coromandel in the mercury bay. Motel nana glads beachfront accommodation, whitianga, new. Whitianga is found on the east coast of the coromandel and is a great base for exploring all of what the coromandel peninsula has to offer. Thamescoromandel district council whitianga boat ramps. Cathedral cove a new zealand must do the coromandel.
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