Mercury Bay
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Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
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The Hotel Britomart
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Horizon by SkyCity
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Popular places to visit

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.

Lonely Bay Beach
Plan for a day of peace and quiet at this secret spot reached by traversing a trail along a cliff face.

Cooks Beach
Thick forest leads down to this popular swimming beach in Mercury Bay, where explorer Captain Cook anchored in 1769.

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.
Mercury Bay Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mercury Bay Museum during your travels in Whitianga. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Lost Spring Thermal Pools
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lost Spring Thermal Pools during your travels in Whitianga. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Best Lodging Options Near Mercury Bay

Albert Number 6 Motel

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

Peninsula Motel

Blue Marlin Apartments

Crowsnest Apartments

Bayside Holiday Units
