Bruce and Margot’s guidebook

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Bruce and Margot’s guidebook

Sightseeing

It’s only a short walk or drive to the lookout point. Stunning views over Mercury Bay, it’s island, Cooks Beach and Whitianga.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
34 recommandé par les habitants
It’s only a short walk or drive to the lookout point. Stunning views over Mercury Bay, it’s island, Cooks Beach and Whitianga.

Food scene

Our personal favourite and local treasure. Foodies will love this restaurant. Booking essential.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Go Vino
19 Captain Cook Rd
36 recommandé par les habitants
Our personal favourite and local treasure. Foodies will love this restaurant. Booking essential.
Best food in town. A short ferry ride across to Whitianga and you’ll enjoy amazing asian fusion dishes. No reservations.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Blue Ginger
10 Blacksmith Ln
54 recommandé par les habitants
Best food in town. A short ferry ride across to Whitianga and you’ll enjoy amazing asian fusion dishes. No reservations.
Lovely laid back place for coffee lunch or dinner. Check out the little shop too.
21 recommandé par les habitants
The Hive
450 Purangi Road
21 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely laid back place for coffee lunch or dinner. Check out the little shop too.
Best coffees. Lunch under the plum trees. Fresh produce. We love this place.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Colenso Country Cafe & Country Shop
895 State Hwy 25
26 recommandé par les habitants
Best coffees. Lunch under the plum trees. Fresh produce. We love this place.
In Whitianga the French Fig offers delicious cabinet food and pastries.
30 recommandé par les habitants
The French Fig
41 Albert St
30 recommandé par les habitants
In Whitianga the French Fig offers delicious cabinet food and pastries.

Active

Dig your own spa! We provide the spades and towels. Low tide only
202 recommandé par les habitants
Hot Water Beach
202 recommandé par les habitants
Dig your own spa! We provide the spades and towels. Low tide only
Rent a paddle board or kayak and explore the river Purangi. Unforgettable!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Purangi Regional Reserve
210 Captain Cook Rd
9 recommandé par les habitants
Rent a paddle board or kayak and explore the river Purangi. Unforgettable!
Relax in the geo-thermal pools, be pampered in the tree top day spa or dine in the restaurant.
122 recommandé par les habitants
The Lost Spring
121A Cook Dr
122 recommandé par les habitants
Relax in the geo-thermal pools, be pampered in the tree top day spa or dine in the restaurant.
Absolute must, one of the best known walks of New Zealand.
148 recommandé par les habitants
Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
148 recommandé par les habitants
Absolute must, one of the best known walks of New Zealand.

Shopping

Lovely art, big and small, something for everyone
The Lawnmower's Son Gallery
4 Grange Rd
Lovely art, big and small, something for everyone
Miss pipers goods, collected homewares & vintage finds Cute little shop, worth a visit.
miss pipers goods
17 Captain Cook Rd
Miss pipers goods, collected homewares & vintage finds Cute little shop, worth a visit.