Captain Cook's Memorial
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Alexander Inn
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
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Cooks Beach
Thick forest leads down to this popular swimming beach in Mercury Bay, where explorer Captain Cook anchored in 1769.
Lonely Bay Beach
Plan for a day of peace and quiet at this secret spot reached by traversing a trail along a cliff face.
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
Surrounded by a nature reserve, this scenic lookout offers picnic areas, walking trails and stunning photo opportunities of beaches with aquamarine water lapping white sand.
Cathedral Cove
Enter the white sand beach through a natural rock archway, the perfect frame for your photos of the rocky islands and clear waters of this marine reserve.
Hahei Beach
Nestled between some of the Bay of Plenty’s most popular attractions, this tiny coastal hamlet is a great base for exploring the North Island.
Hot Water Beach
Dig your own pool in the warm sand and soak in the waters of a natural hot springs when you visit one of New Zealand’s most beautiful beaches.
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