Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mercury Bay Museum
(
www.mercurybaymuseum.co.nz
;
11a The Esplanade; adult/child $5/50c; 10am-4pm)
A small but interest-
ing museum focusing on local history - especially Whitianga's most famous visitors,
Kupe and Cook.
MUSEUM
Lost Spring
(
www.thelostspring.co.nz
;
121a Cook Dr; per hr/day $35/60; 11am-6pm Sun-Fri, to 8pm Sat)
This expensive
but intriguing Disney-meets-Rotorua thermal complex comprises a series of hot pools in a
lush junglelike setting, complete with an erupting volcano. Children under 14 aren't per-
mitted, leaving the grown-ups to marinate themselves in tropical tranquility, cocktail in
hand. There's also a day spa and cafe.
SPA
Dive Zone
MAP
DIVING
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-867 1580;
www.divethecoromandel.co.nz
;
7 Blacksmith Lane; trips $150-225)
Shore, kayak and boat
dives.
Twin Oaks Riding Ranch
( 07-866 5388;
www.twinoaksridingranch.co.nz
;
927 Kuaotunu-Wharekaho Rd; 2hr trek $60)
Trek over farm-
land and through bush on horseback, 9km north of Whitianga.
HORSE RIDING
Highzone
( 07-866 2113;
www.highzone.co.nz
;
49 Kaimarama Rd; activities $10-70)
Hit the ropes for high adven-
ture, including a trapeze leap, high swing and flying fox. It's located 7km south of Whi-
tianga, just off the main road. Call for opening hours.
ROPES COURSE
The Bike Man
( 07-866 0745;
thebikeman@xtra.co.nz
;
16 Coghill St; per day $25; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat)
Rent a
bike to take across on the ferry and journey to Hahei and Hot Water Beach.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Windborne
SAILING
