Whitianga Visitor Information Centre Newsletter

Kia Ora & Welcome to the Whitianga I-Site Newsletter for Winter 2010! 

We are pleased to bring you an overview of the latest news as well as details of upcoming events of interest.  As you read on, please remember that the friendly team at the Whitianga I-Site Visitor Information Centre are here to help you.  If you have queries about anything contained in this publication or would like to make a booking for accommodation, activities or events mentioned, please pop in and see us in our office on the main street, give us a call on

07 866 5555, or email info@whitianga.co.nz.

Feijoa Festival

It's the day and night to enjoy our unique New Zealand flavours of music and food at the number one destination on the Coromandel - Hot Water Beach!  The festival will feature a wide variety of music, from Jazz to Soul; Acoustic to Funk; Reggae to Dub step; Hip Hop to House; and more.

Plus plenty of Local cuisine. 

$35 Door Sales and Tickets available at : Hot Water Beach Surf School & Shop, Funktion - Whitianga, Conch - Ponsonby - Auckland.  Under 13yrs free 9accompanied by an adult)

Just a stroll from the sea, with a great mix of acts to see, the feijoa festival, for only $35 fee.

You get a campsite free and good food's a guarantee so come along, with friends and family.

epic food + awesome sounds @ a beautiful beach X Hot Pools & Surf (divided by) fun with family & friends = The feijoa festival. 

Scallop Festival Tickets

Scallop Festival Tickets will be on sale from the 1st of May 2010 and we will have plenty at the Whitianga i-SITE Visitor Centre.  The team are ready to help sell these to you or if you live out of town - send a self addressed envelope and a cheque to Whitianga i-SITE. 

1500 tickets will be sold via our busy i-SITE.  Come and enjoy a weekend long celebration of Coromandel seafood and cusine.  Over 60 food and wine stalls, cooking demo's, loads of competitions and great entertainment!  On Friday and Saturday nights Whitianga's restaurants and cafes will be cooking up a storm and hosting some great entertainment. 

Please visit the Scallop festival website for more details.  www.scallopfestival.co.nz

Scallop Festival main event : 28th August 2010.

The Lost Spring

The Lost Spring, with its luxury hot pools, spa and resturant in a New Zealand bush setting.  Situated in the heart of Whitianga, The Lost Spring is also a truly fabulous setting for a boutique wedding or special function.  Imagine... wandering amidst the unique oasis hidden away on the Coromandel.  Lazing about in sculpted hot pools flowing with pure geothermal water.  Drifting away with a massage or being pampered with a luxurious body treatment.  Indulging in refreshments or dinning beside a breathtaking lagoon. 
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Staff Members

Whitianga i-Site team consists of the Manager Neera Giri  who is enthusiastic about travel and is of service to you and the community. We would like to introduce the rest of the team at your busy   i-SITE starting with the Senior Consultants Robyn, Dot, Jasmine and Sandra; Neera our Stock Clerk orders a wide range of souvenirs and Dael our Admin Clerk keeps paying the invoices and ensuring the Operators and Accommodation providers are paid every Monday.  Cherith and Sharn have worked through the summer and are looking forward to the autumn and winter months to study.     All the staff work very hard to look after our increased number of visitors through the winter period. Neera is working hard to provide quality gifts ideas and souvenirs. 

So come down and meet the friendly team. Arohanui Whitianga i-SITE.

Changes to the I-Site

With new cobbling placed in our courtyard and we would like to thank Pub Charites for the funding and Hoyland Constructions for laying the cobbles before the busy festive season.  We are constantly stocking a larger and varied range of souvenirs for tourists and locals.  Anything from men's, woman's and children's tee shirts and hats; to magnets and keyrings; to jewellery and costmetics; to fabulous bags and soft toys.  Also we have new brochure holders and signage so all the information you require is there and easy to find.

That's all for this issue, thank you for your continued support and we look forward to serving you in the near future!

Cheers from the team at Whitianga I-Site Information Centre.