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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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Guided Tours & Charter Services

Aotearoa Tours
Address: P O Box 96, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 866 2807
Fax: (07) 866 4583
Email:
aotearoa@tournz.co.nz
Website: http://www.tournz.co.nz

2 and 3 day tours to the Coromandel Peninsula. Depart from Auckland any day requested. Small group numbers usually 1 - 4 people. Personalised, informative, friendly, visiting all the best Peninsula attractions. Stay at Aotearoa Lodge. Overnight Rotorua option.
We also offer a 1 Day sightseeing-tour: One Day 'Top of the Peninsula' Tour to PORT JACKSON the remote northern tip of The Coromandel : Depart Aotearoa Lodge at 8.30am. Cross the range south of Whitianga. Walk the easy path to the 309 Kauri Grove of majestic mature trees. Opportunity to ride the bush railway at Driving Creek. (own expense)Time to browse the quality craft shops at Coromandel town. The road north predominately follows the coastline. Spectacular scenery of craggy rock outcrops, beautiful old pohutukawa trees ( flowering Nov/Dec ) Hauraki Gulf islands, bird life & sometimes dolphins! Relax a while at Port Jackson. Call in to the quaint Colville General Store, that sells nearly everything! Return journey through Matarangi, a developing holiday resort. Hear fascinating history of early gold mining Kuaotunu and through Wharekaho, location of the ancient pa site of the Ngati Hei people. Return to Whitianga at approx. 4.30pm.For information about other tours please refer to our website:www.tournz.co.nz

 

 

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

 

Bike Mercury Bay - Guided Moutain Bike Trips
Mountain Biking

Ph 027 302 3257
Kurt Williams

email : bikeme@bikemercurybay.co.nz

Website: bikemercurybay.co.nz

Guided mountain bike trips through the bush and beaches of Whitianga.

Choose from 3 amaxing trips including the 'Cooks, Coffee, Cake', 'Twilight Kiwi

Classic' and the 'Brake Burner'.  The first two trips are wicked coastal tours

incorporating culture, history and a cafe stop.  The 'Brake Burner' is for the

more adventurous person.  Still incorporating culture, history and a cafe stop;

but you will experience adrenaline pumping down-hill riding!  So book a trip

and 'get amongst it!'

 

Cathedral Cove Macadamias - Orchard Tours
Address : 335 Lees Road, RD1, Hahei, Whitianga 3591
Telephone: (07) 867 1221  Fax : 07 867 1230

Mobile : Sue 027 4440 999 Brian 021 908 068

Host : Brian or Sue Pilkington

 

 

Cooks Beach Minibus - Cathderal Cove and Hot Water Beach Tours
Address : Ferry Landing, Cooks Beach, Whitianga 3591
Telephone: (07) 866 2644  

Mobile : Paul 0274 432 329

Host : Paul Taylor

On demand, meet tourists disembarking Whitianga ferry. Tours/transfers to local destinations. Scenic coastal route to world famous Cathedral Cove HAHEI, and Hot Water Beach.

Go Kiwi Transfers & ToursGO KIWI Shuttles & Tours
Address: PO Box 108, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 866 0336
FAX: (07) 866 0337
Mobile: (021) 274 1886  Justin
Email:
info@go-kiwi.co.nz
Website: www.go-kiwi.co.nz

Daily shuttles from Whitianga servicing Auckland and Airports and return. Whitianga to Whangamata, Tauranga, Rotorua and return. Hamilton to Auckland and Airports and return. Whitianga to Coromandel Town, Hamilton, Waitomo and return. Also linking Whitianga to the Kawau Kat at Coromandel.
Eastern Beaches Tour including Hot Water Beach & Cathedral Cove.

 


Murphy Buses
Bus Services and charters PO box 251 Thames
Telephone: Todd Murphy (07) 868 6265

 

NicAway Bush and Ocean Trekking

Book at Whitianga Information centre
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.


Purangi Shuttles & Tours

Book at Whitianga Information centre
501 Purangi Road, Whitianga
Telephone: (07) 866 3724 or
Mob: 021 0486 979 or 021 2625 742

Hosts: Danny & Bob Evans

 

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