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While in the area...
Near Ferry Landing are the settlements of Hahei, Cooks Beach
and Hot Water Beach where many dining, shopping and exploring
options await you.
We recommend Hahei Explorer for a thrilling ride along the coastline
to view Cathedral Cove as wells as many interesting rock formations
and awesome caves, including the popular ‘Blow Hole’.
The quaint shopping area of Hahei is within walking distance from
the beach where you’ll find the popular dining choices of Hahei
Beach Café and the Pour House restaurant and brewery. Enjoy a
woodfired pizza with the well-liked Coromandel Brewing Co. craft
beers, brewed on site by owner Neil Vowles. Also find something
for everyone at Beach Habitat offering a unique range of beach
themed gifts, cards, art prints and huge variety of homeware and
furnishings.
Driving north of Hahei, be sure to call in to Mercury Bay Estate
Winery at Cooks Beach – a boutique, family owned vineyard and
winery using sustainable means. Relax in the surrounding beauty,
while tasting some of their wines with delicious platters of local
specialities. They were recently named as one of the 'Top 10 things
to do in the Coromandel'.
Just a minute’s walk from the famous Hot Water Beach find out why
Hot Waves is a favourite of both locals and visitors. Set in beautifully
landscaped gardens, you'll enjoy awesome food served by a warm
friendly staff at this licensed café and gallery.
If you’re headed back to SH25 stop by the charming and iconic
Colenso Café, frequented by locals for over 30 years. Dine inside
in the gallery and gift shop, or outside in their fruitful orchards and
gardens. The menu includes yummy sweets and dishes with herbs
and produce picked fresh from the gardens. Kids will love it too!
Or, while at the landing, you might want to take a ferry to Whitianga.
Within walking distance you’ll find great cafés like Jandel's, two
fabulous galleries such as Mosaic and Bread & Butter, excellent
shopping, a museum, and major supermarkets. Browse through
a mile of beautiful furniture and décor at Fagans – one of the best
showrooms in NZ. Or visit the unique Lost Spring where you can
relax and soak away your cares.
Enjoy fine dining on the waterfront next to the marina at Salt
Restaurant which has earned a reputation as one of the finest on the
Coromandel.
State Highway 25, Whenuakite
WINTER HOURS
10am till 2.30pm Mon–Fri • 10am till 3pm Sat & Sun
Phone 07 866 3725
An ever-changing menu with food lovingly made
from fresh, seasonal local produce
WINERY & RESTAURANT
Phone 07 866 4039 for bookings or just call in. Children welcome.
Cathedral Cove Shuttle | Mob: 027 422 5899
Catch the ferry from Whitianga to Cooks Beach, just 3.5 km from the landing
Open in Winter 10am to 4pm – Wed through Sunday
Extended hours in summer
Overlook the vineyard and
sparkling waters of Mercury
Bay while enjoying a delicious
platter of local food matched
to your choice of our wines.
761 PURANGI RD • COOKS BEACH
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