Surf & Sea
Welcome to Whangamatā
Nau mai haere mai!
Welcome to Whangamatā
Nau mai haere mai!
Welcome to Whangamatā
Nau mai haere mai!
Welcome to Whangamatā
Nau mai haere mai!
KIA ORA & WELCOME
Ready to explore? Your Whangamatā stay starts here
Renowned for its stunning beach, world-class surf, and vibrant town centre, Whangamatā is the perfect place to relax, recharge, and explore.
Discover Whangamatā is your go-to hub—connecting visitors and locals with everything our coastal gem has to offer. Beyond the beach, you'll find top-notch eateries, boutique shopping, scenic walks, and an epic mountain bike park. But that's not all - why not find out all the things to do in Whangamata?
Drop in and see us at 616 Port Road—we'll help point you in all the right directions!
Stay and explore
Discover Whangamatā holds the key to the best-kept secrets of this coastal town.
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The heart of the coast
Whangamatā is defined by its connection to the sea. Our golden-sand beach stretches along the sparkling Pacific, where waves, wind, and sun shape the rhythm of everyday life.
Just offshore, our iconic islands—Whenuakura (Donut Island), Hauturu (Clark Island), and Maukaha (Third Island)—stand as distinctive landmarks, visible from the beach and adding to the town’s unique coastal charm.
From sunrise walks on the sand to watching seabirds and the rugged island landscapes on the horizon, the beach and islands are at the heart of the Whangamatā experience, inspiring locals and visitors alike.
Read: An ode to Whangamatā
Whangamatā—
sand soft as sunlight,
waves writing the day
in tide and foam.
Offshore,
Whenuakura, Hauturu, Maukaha
stand like old watchmen,
silent against the sky.
Seabirds slice the air,
sun spills gold over stone,
wind threads through hair,
salt in lungs.
Footprints fade,
waves return,
and still the islands wait—
About Discover Whangamatā
Discover Whangamatā (formerly known as the Information Centre) has recently transformed to better connect the way locals live and love Whangamatā with the experiences we share with visitors. Our goal is to serve as a true community hub — joining the dots so our special place can grow, develop, and prosper in ways that benefit everyone.
We aim to shape Whangamatā as a place where visitors are inspired, locals are uplifted, and every experience leaves a lasting connection to our land, people, and spirit.
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