Search and Explore: Mercury Bay
Some say that Mercury Bay has it all. Not just the icons of Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach, but a natural environment rich in wildlife and experiences that capture the essence of this place.
Whitianga is a year round destination, home to The Lost Spring and close to idyllic Pacific Coast villages such as Hahei, Cooks Beach, Kuaotunu, Matarangi and Whangapoua - gateway to New Chum Beach. Take your time when visiting The Coromandel, New Zealand and find out why the locals say it's good for your soul
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Wild Seals in the Mercury Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
Video from our trip with Ocean Leopard Tours
Coromandel, New Zealand Travel Guide
Coromandel - one of the finest areas to visit in New Zealand. Sit back and relax as we take you to some places you'll definitely want to visit!
Stop 1 - Our opening scene, also used in the Narnia movie.
Te Whanganui-A-Hei otherwise known as Cathedral Cove
If you're planning a visit to New Zealand - Coromandel, Cathedral Cove is a must visit destination with its iconic cave and stunning beach. Get ready for a bit of a scenic bush walk down to the famous cove and make sure you watch the video for some handy parking tips.
Stop 2 - When you're in Coromandel Town and hunger kicks in, you just have to get some Coromandel green lipped muscles. We stop off at Pepper Tree Restaurant and Bar in Coromandel Town to get some of these tasty molluscs and some delicious calamari too.
Address - 31 Kapanga Rd, Coromandel 3506
Hours: Monday - Sunday 10am–9pm
Stop 3 - With our bellies full it's time for another famous spot, Hahei Hot Water Beach. This hot water beach is on Mercury Bay on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, approximately 12 kilometres south east of Whitianga. An amazing phenomenon occurs at this beach where if you dig up holes in the right spot you actually get access to hot spa-like waters. Go prepared with your spade and make yourself your very own hot spa pool on the beach.
Stop 4 - We retire for the evening at Dawn's AirBnb
If you're looking for a great place to stay in Coromandel Town, Dawn's AirBnb is a lovely little home away from home and such a cute cabin accommodation located on a farm and in a very convenient area of Coromandel Town. Dawn is a fantastic host so definitely check out her Coromondel accommodation if you're looking for a great place to stay. Fits 3 people very comfortably and if you're lucky you'll get a visit from her cute cat and dogs!
Stop 5 - On our final day we head over to Whitianga which is a short approximately 45 minute drive away from Coromandel Town to go to another one of our must visit spots. The Lost Spring. Enjoy this hidden paradise with geothermal spas and hot pools in a beautiful secluded nature setting. The Lost Spring in Whitianga is particularly enjoyable in cooler weather. You can even order some food and drinks to enjoy by the hot pools.
Address: 121A Cook Dr, Whitianga 3510
Hours: Monday - Sunday 9:30am–7pm
Stop 6 - Finally if you're craving Asian food there aren't that many choices in Coromandel Peninsula but over in Whitianga we take you to our favourite Asian (Thai) restaurants, The House of Chang Thai.
Address: 33 Albert St, Whitianga 3510
Hours: Monday - Sunday 11:30am–2:30pm, 5–9pm
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The Coolest Town In NEW ZEALAND | Whitianga | Coromandel Peninsula
Whitianga or Whiti City as the locals call it is the gateway to our favourite beach in New Zealand.
Cathedral Cove is a must visit while you are on the coromandel peninsula. Just down the road from Cathedral Cove you will also find another attraction the Coromandel is famous for and that is Hot Water Beach or Hottie as the locals would say.
Whitianga is also home to The Lost Spring which is our favourite Natural Spring in NZ, anyway check out the video and comment below if you have any questions and more importantly go and check out Whitianaga and the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula.
Whitianga
Coromandel Peninsula
Fishing at Mercury Bay Coromandel Penninsular NZ
Mercury Bay, Coromandel Peninsula
Mercury Bay, Coromandel Peninsula, brought to you by Admiralty Lodge, Whitianga, Luxury accommodation
Mercury Bay Sunrise Buffalo Beach Coromandel shoreline of New Zealand
Mercury Bay Sunrise at Buffalo Beach, Coromandel shoreline of New Zealand.Mercury Bay is a large V-shaped bay on the eastern coast of the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand. This bay was named by the English navigator Captain James Cook during his exploratory expeditions. It was first named Te-Whanganui-a-Hei, the great bay of Hei, by the Māori.
Built to Fish Season 2 Episode 9 - Mercury Bay
With a gap in the autumn weather a plan is made to head to Mercury Bay and team up with our mates at Mad Max Sportfishing NZ to chase some Coromandel Kingfish. However with the livebaits scarce and the Snapper hungry the plan quickly evolves into a Snapper session with a special surprise thrown in at the end...
Mercury Bay, Cooks Beach, Coromandel, Drone video
Nice place to escape this summer. Coromandel famous 360 degree view point, Cooks Beach, Mercury bay, Whitianga.
Aerial Drone Video of one of the most spectacular viewpoint here in Coromandel
Music: Estas Tonne Internal flight
Crayfish Diving - Coromandel Peninsula
Trying to track down some elusive crayfish.
Paradise from the Sky (Mercury Bay and Tairua-Pauanui)
An aerial tour of the upper east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. See what Tairua, Pauanui, Hotwater Beach, Hahei, Cathedral Cove, Cooks Beach, Whitianga, Kuaotunu, Matarangi and New Chum Beach and all the places in between look from the air.
To find out what's happening in Mercury Bay and Tairua-Pauanui see The Mercury Bay Informer's website at theinformer.co.nz
Coromandel Kingfish Session Mercury Bay Jan 2014
Livebaiting and Jigging for Kingfish in Mercury Bay, New Zealand
Whitianga Holiday - brought to you by The Mercury Bay Informer
Whitianga in Mercury Bay on the upper east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand has it all. The perfect destination for a holiday in the sun.
To find out what's happening in Mercury Bay and Tairua-Pauanui see The Mercury Bay Informer's website at theinformer.co.nz
Kingi Hunting Whitianga
Spearfishing for Kingfish in Coromandel NZ
Whitianga, The Coromandel, New Zealand shot in 4K
I love The Coromandel and Whitianga is one of my favourite spots with so much to do so close to the centre of town! It's not hard to see why this place is so special!
TOP 10 places to visit Coromandel
The best places to visit in the Coromandel, New Zealand. There are plenty of things to do in the Coromandel and therefore, you will likely have to chose what you will do. Here, I share my 10 favourite places to visit and activities on this peninsula. Walking and hiking is a large part of the greatest activities here, but taking a boat or kayak is also a lot of fun!
From well known places like Hot water beach to hidden gems like Donut Island.
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Mercury Bay, Coromandel Things to Do
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2019 Coromandel Rally
2019 Coromandel Rally
Round 5 NZ Rally Championship
Saturday 17th August
The Coromandel Peninsula will play host to a round of the 2019 New Zealand Rally Championship on the 17th August 2019, with the organisational team behind Rally New Zealand linking with the Thames-Coromandel District council to base an event from the seaside township of Whitianga. The rally will be based at the Mercury Bay Sports Multi-Sport Park, which will host Rally HQ and the Service Park. Competition will take place over 135 kilometres of special stage on forestry and public roads around the Mercury Bay region. The event will feature gravel roads in the area, some of which were last used for rallying on the 1979 International Motogard Rally of NZ. The event will provide a stunning and backdrop for round 5 of the 2019 NZ Rally Championship.
Mercury Bay Kingys 2013
A few quick morning sessions live baiting out of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.
Fishing at Mercury Bay Coromandel Penninsular