WHITIANGA
MARINA
T
he Whitianga Marina offers convenient access
to both the open sea and to Whitianga’s main
shopping district – with its cafés, restaurants, small
parks, and stores – is a simple stroll away.
If boating into the well protected marina from Mercury
Bay, be assured that showers, water, power and toilet
are available; overnights are welcome. Many tour,
scuba diving, and charter fishing boats launch from
the marina.
Find the clubhouse of the Mercury Bay Gamefishing
Club nearby on The Esplanade; a very active
organization that sponsors many gamefishing
tournaments.
Painting by Airdrie Hamilton,
“Whitianga Wharf at Close of Day”
Marina photos by Ian Patrick
T
he Mercury Bay Museum is in the old dairy
factory across from the wharf. A ‘must see’
for the entire family, it features award winning
exhibits and a comprehensive history of the
area. Hours are from 10am-4pm daily, except
Christmas. (See article p48.)
