 Banana Boat
Thrill Water Ride
384 Mill Ck Road, RD1 Whitianga
Steve & Kali Young
Telephone: 07 866 016
Website: www.whitianga.co.nz/bananaboat
Fun rides, scenic boat trips, half or full day banana
boat hire - we offer it all. For more information and
prices please visit our website.
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Beach Express - Pepi Toot Tourist Train
10 Tudor Grove, Whitianga
Phone : (07) 866 2231
Email : rides@pepitoot.co.nz
Departing from the Whitianga i-SITE Visitor Centre - trips run daily Continuous 50 mins tour. Commencing at 9am and the last tour at 4pm. Enjoy a trip around Whitianga town and waterways to learn about it's history and heritage.
Adults : $10, Senior Citizens $8 Children under 12yrs $5 Family Groups : 2 Adults and up to 3 children under 12 years $25 Charters available for special occasions
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Birdwood Springs Mini Putt 
101 Joan Gaskell Drive
Ph 07 866 0064
Mobile 021 02523463
E-mail: birdwoodsprings@xtra.co.nz
No visit to Whitianga would be complete without a visit to the town's newest attraction, 'BIRDWOOD SPRINGS MINI-PUTT' just up the road from New World Supermarket. Our course is arguably New Zealand's premier mini-putt. With 18 challenging holes Birdwood Springs provides fun and recreation for all the family.
The theme of the park is based on a series of popular childrens books, the latest being 'Kee-Wee Saves Birdwood Springs'.
Bring the children to meet the characters on the course - stay awhile and enjoy the beautiful landscaping - have an ice cream - cold drink or delicious hot coffee or chocolate.
Adults $12.00 Children $6.00 - Groups POA.
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Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises / Charter Boat 
P O Box 96, Whitianga 3510
Lynette and Daryl Syme
Telephone 0800 88 86 88 or (07) 866 0329
Email: aotearoa@tournz.co.nz
Website: www.cathedralcovesceniccruises.co.nz
Cathedral Cove Cruises takes you to :
* World Famous Cathedral Cove
* Snorkle the Marine Reserve
* Explore caves and islands
* view fish via underwater camera on large TV
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Cave Cruzer
72 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga
Steve and Vicky Miller
Telephone : 07.866-0611
Mobile: 0800 427-893
Email: cavecruzer@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.cavecruzer.co.nz
Come and try the awesome Scenic and Sound Experience that visits Cooks Blowhole and Cathedral Cove. Snorkel with the marine life, all equipment provided, then hear the amazing acoustics inside the sea cave. Trip lasts 2 1/2 hours and departs 10.30am or 1.30pm from the Whitianga Wharf. Adults $75 Child $40 Under 3 Free or take our short and sweet Express Tour which lasts for 1 1/4 hours and departs 9am and 4.30pm. Adult $50 Child $30.
Cave Cruzer is a ex NZ Navy rescue craft that provides the smoothest ride with 360 degree visibility and total safety. We provide the best of the bay, on the day!
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Combat Zone Paintball & Family Adventure Park
108 Kaimarama Road, Whitianga
Ph (07) 866 0038
Mob 0275 COMBAT (0275 266 228)
Website: www.combatzone.co.nz
Your hosts: Eric & Sandy Gaskell
Paintball packages from just $25pp! Combat Zone has something for almost everyone. Archery for beginners. 18 Hole Soccer Golf, the first in NZ, just $10pp, Kids 50cc Quad Bikes, amazing Argo rides with 360's, 180's and beautiful views of Mercury Bay and Centre Island (muddy good fun). Target paintball shooting, outdoor Laser Tag. School discounts and Combos available. Enjoy our menagerie of pets, BBQ/Picnic area and swimming hole. Welcome to our beautiful park like setting where you are welcome to stay and play for an hour or all day long. You won't want to leave!
Come and have a blast!!
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Coromandel Observatory and Stargazers Bed & Breakfast
392 State Highway 25, RD2, Kuaotunu, Whitianga
Phone/ Fax: (07) 866 5343
Email: abrickell@xtra.co.nz
Website : www.stargazersbb.com
Your Host: Alastair & Harriette Brickell
Night sky stargazing tours and viewing through research grade telescope offered for house guests and casual visitors when conditions permit. Bookings essential.
Highzone Adventure Ropes Course
Kaimarama Road, RD1, Whitianga
Ph/Fax: (07) 866 2113
Mobile: (021) 260 7023
Email: highzone@ihug.co.nz
Web: www.highzone.co.nz
Hosts: Penny Barker & Geoff Betteridge
Challenge yourself to a
selection of nine fun activities between 15 metre high
poles. Harness up and we'll guide you through to walk
the beam, leap for the trapeze and complete high wire
exercises. For the ultimate adrenalin rush free-fall
from the exhilarating giant swing. All ages and fitness
levels. Individuals, families, groups and team building.
From $10 to $60.
High Zone is located only 7 minutes from town in a country
setting, where you can play with the friendly farm animals.
B&B farmstay available. Children most welcome.
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Learn to Surf - Hot Water Beach Surf School & Shop
Main Carpark, Hot Water Beach
Ph (07) 866 3370 or (021) 421 649
OSSCA certified coaches will teach you - beginners lessons, private lessons - softboards and wetsuits supplied with lesson or for hire.
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NicAway Bush and Ocean Trekking
10 Irishtown Road, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 866 4931 or
Mob: 021 202 6480
Hosts: Nicole Cosandey
Email :nicole.cosandey@bluewin.ch
A guided tour through native New Zealand bush, which may remind you of the 'Lord of the Rings'. You will visit one of the most beautiful beaches so you can enjoy a swim. Starting time 10am from Blackjack Cafe gallery in Kuaotunu. (15 Km north of Whitiagna and 28 Km from Coromandel town). Duration 5 - 6 hour tour, approx 4 hours walking, some fitness required, bring walking shoes, picnic, adequate water, swimsuit, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, rain jacket, personal medication and a positive attitude.
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Ocean Sport Boat Hire Ltd
11 Campbell Street
PO Box 439 Whitianga
Ph: (07) 867 1727
Toll free 0800 SEA FUN (732386)
Enjoy the very 'Kiwi' experience of boating and explore the beautiful Mercury Bay region by sea.
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Scootabout Rentals 
1137 Purangi Road - Ferry Landing
Ph: (07) 866 5168 and 021 368 616
Email : scootabout@clear.net.nz
Web : www.scootabout.co.nz
A fun and exciting way to explore the stunning scenery and activities on offer in Mercury Bay East.Fully automatic 49cc Scooters.
Scoot your way to Historic Cooks Beach and Purangi Estuary. Continue on the scenic drive to beautiful Hahei Beach and the world famous Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach. Mimimum scooter rental two hours.Catch the ferry from Whitianga and walk 100m, you will find us next to the Ferry Landing store.
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Seafari Windsurfing Hire & Tuition
Kayaks & Windsurfers
Rob & June Dinnis
Ph: (07) 866 0677 and 025 220 6013
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Sky Dive the Coromandel 
Whitianga Airport
Ph (07) 211 9334 or (021) 0696110
Email :skydivethecoromandel@yahoo.co.nz
Website : www.skydive-the-coromandel.co.nz
Challenge yourself ! Experience the rush and thrill of skydiving at over 200kph TODAY. Let our highly experienced and qualified instructors take you on one of the most amazing journeys that you will remember for the rest of your life. "Awesome"; "Fantastic"; "Exhilarating" are just some of the words we've heard many time. Top your Kiwi experience off with a freefall from a mile above the earth at one of our two locations Whitianga & Thames. Show off your skydive with a high quality video DVD & photo CD. We operate all year round. Booking essential. Another Kiwi Magic.
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Supercar Scenix 
Ph: 07 867 1112 or (027) 4859 467
Fax : 07 867 1777
Email : supercarscenix@clear.net.nz
Website : www.supercarscenix.co.nz
We offer visitors to Whitianga a unique opportunity to see, sit in, photograph and RIDE in one of the world's rarest, exlusive and most expensive supercars. Our gorgeous V12 580hp Lamborghini Murcielago exudes Italian sensuality, excess, flare and passion.
Seeing one of these cars is rare enough experience, but now YOU can get up and close and personal with one and enjoy the acceleration and exhileration that can only be experienced in a genuine Italian Supercar. Check out our website for details of rides available, and our unique 'Redline Rush' experience!
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The Lost Spring
121A Cook Drive
Whitianga 3510
Ph: (07) 866 0456
Fax : (07) 8660457
Email: magic@thelostspring.co.nz
Web: www.thelostspring.co.nz
Imagine you’ve gone for a walk in the Coromandel bush. The sun is glinting off wet leaves.
Native birds abound in lush foliage. Waterfalls descend a volcanic outcrop into effervescent pools.
You put your toe in the water... and it’s warm. You strip off and dive into delicious soft warm water, the tiny champagne bubbles caressing your skin.
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Windborne Charters
Classic Sailing Adventures
Departing Whitianga Wharf Daily at 10am through summer
Phone (07) 866 4757
Mobile (021) 166 1720
Contact: Avon Hansford |
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