The Coromandel is situated on the North Island of New Zealand, east of Auckland and is easily accessible by road (3 hours
from Auckland), sea (ferry from Auckland) and air service. The major settlement in the Peninsula are Thames, Whitianga,
Coromandel and Tairua.
Whitianga is the main settlement of Mercury Bay, an attractive township with a deepwater harbour. Its harbours
enthusiasts. Many charter boats ply the waters of Mercury Bay for fishing or scenic cruising.

Whitianga has been continuously occupied for more than a thousand years since Maori explorer Kupe's tribe settled here
after his visit in about 950 A.D.  Now a thriving coastal town with 4,000 permanent residents Whitianga is evolving into a
delightful place to visit.
Accommodation are being upgraded with establishments of an international standard. Whitianga has an excellent The
traditional forms of and The traditional forms of cafes and a wide variety of accommodation to cater for everyone. The
thriving retail community provides an interesting collection of outlets.   Within in a short drive there are plenty of world class
beaches waiting for you...
There are fish to catch and shellfish to gather; the the bay are great for all water sports. On land there There are fish to
catch and shellfish to gather; the relatively sheltered waters of the bay are great for all water sports. On land there are bush
walks and horse trekking over picturesque farmland; or check out the local artists who reside in our area, reknown for its
inspirational landscape.
Whitianga is located on the Eastern side of The Coromandel Peninsula, 93km from Thames, 42 kms 93km from Thames, 42
kms from Tairua.  Mercury Bay is from Tairua.  Mercury Bay is the area of water that encompasses a spectacular coast flanked
by islands.
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