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Whitianga Visitor Information Centre
Open 7 days
66 Albert Street
Whitianga 3510
Phone 07 866 5555
Fax 07 866 2205
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A C T I V I T I E S   -  Other Activities

Banana Boat
Thrill Water Ride
384 Mill Ck Road, RD1 Whitianga
Steve & Kali Young
Telephone
: 07 866 5617
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.

 


Bicycle Hire

The Bike Man

16 Coghill St, Whitianga

Ph: (07) 866 0745 or (021) 115 2557

 

 

Birdwood Springs Mini Putt
101 Joan Gaskell Drive

Ph 07 866 0064
18 Fantastic challenging holes - OPEN 7 Days
Adults $12.00 Child $6.00 Family Pass $30 (2 adults & 2 Children 12 and under) and Senior Citizens (Monday - Thursday) $9.00

 

 

Cellar Door - Mercury Bay Estate

761A Purangi Road, Cooks Beach, Whitianga

Ph (07) 866 4066  Fax (07) 866 4066

Our Cellar Door at Cooks Beach, is open during the summer months from 10am to 5pm and by appointment at other times.  Our remarkable wines have been delicately crafted to resonate the vibrant beauty of the Coromandel's Mercury Bay.  Our harvest is hand picked to make sure the grapes reach the winery in the best possible condition with the highest possible quality. 

 


Combat Zone Paintball
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!!

 

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.

 

 

Mercury Twin Cinemas

1 Lee Street, Whitianga

Ph:(07) 867 1001

Mobile : 0274 781030

Email : fg.gapes@xtra.co.nz/mercury-twin@xtra.co.nz

These luxury cinemas offer a giant-screen experience in fully air-conditioned comfort, screening movies ranging from new blockbusters to art-house specialties all year round.

 

Mill Creek Road Bird & Reptile Park

365 Mill Creek Rd, Whitianga

Ph (07) 866 0166

Open Weekends and Public Holidays 10am - 3pm

 

 

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

 

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 rental two hours.Catch the ferry from Whitianga and walk 100m,

you will find us next to the Ferry Landing store.

 

Seafari Windsurfing Hire & Tuition
Kayaks & Windsurfers

Rob & June Dinnis

Ph: (07) 866 0677 and 025 220 6013

 

Skateboarding
Whitianga Skateboard Park, Council Office Park, Albert St, Whitianga

 


Whitianga Bike Club

Whitianga Bike Club have established a bike park only a few kilometres from town on Moewai Rd.  These tracks are being developed, when opened in December of 2004 there were almost 5 kilometres of track built through open fields, regenerating native bush past babbling brooks and over bridges...

For more information contact The Bike Man on (07) 866 0745 or visit the website

Website: www.whitiangabikeclub.co.nz

 


Whiti Farm Park

2414 State Highway 25,

Tairua-Whitianga Road, Whitianga

Ph: 07 866 23 49 

Email : whitifarmpark@gmail.com

Website : www.whitifarmpark.co.nz 

We off an affordable, fun filled day out for all the family.  We have something to entertain and occupy ALL our visitors, both young, or just those young at heart.  Hand feed, cuddle and interact with friendly farmyard and exotic animals, in a clean safe environment.  Playgrounds & tree huts for the youngens.  Benches, hammocks and shade for the rest.  Bring a picnic lunch (b-b-q available on request)

Play, explore, relax and enjoy, 5 acres of mature park like surroundings. 

 

 


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